It would be great if there were a foolproof way to identify “self-graduators” just by looking at someone or their resume. Unfortunately, that is not possible. A “self-graduator” is a person who presents himself or herself as having degrees or certificates that he or she has not earned. In other words, they have “graduated” themselves ...
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Employers: Can You Identify A Fake Diploma?
What is a fake diploma? Fake diplomas come from “diploma mills”. Webster’s Third New International Dictionary defines a diploma mill as, "An institution of higher education operating without supervision of a state or professional agency and granting diplomas ...
Outrageous Resume Lies, Frauds, and Employment Scam Artists Revealed in Free Webinar September 9th
Liars, con artists, and employment scammers are about to have their cover blown in a live webinar hosted by professional background screening expert Kevin Connell. In this free interactive webinar, Connell will share real stories of outrageous resume lies and reveal insider secrets of employment scam artists. TAMPA FL -- Today's most prosperous liars, con artists, ...
Embellishing Your Work Experience is it That Risky?
As the economy slides closer to recession and the job market tightens, the inclination might be to inflate your credentials and your work experience in order to impress potential employers. If you're feeling the pressure to pump up your profile, you're not alone. Research shows when times get tough jobseekers are more inclined to exaggerate—or ...
