Truth in AdvertisingIn addition to providing a factual representation of your background, your resumé serves as an advertisement of your availability.
Although there’s no federal regulatory agency like the FDA or FCC to act as a watchdog, I consider it to be ethical common sense to honestly and clearly document your credentials. In other words, don’t make exaggerated claims about your past.
The best way to prepare a dynamite resumé is not to change the facts
— just make them more presentable. This can be accomplished in two ways: [1] by strengthening the content of your resumeé; and [2] by enhancing its appearance.
Remember, your resumé is written for the employer, not for you. Its main purpose, once in the hands of the reader, is to answer the following questions: How do you present yourself to others? What have you done in the past? And what are you likely to accomplish in the future?
