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I am currently interviewing for an HR position. The minimum qualifications are clearly stated in the job posting. I have interviewed at least 2 people since posting the position that have blatantly ov
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Overstating ones experience
posted at 6/25/2007 11:33 AM EDT
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I am currently interviewing for an HR position. The minimum qualifications are clearly stated in the job posting. I have interviewed at least 2 people since posting the position that have blatantly overstated their HR experience. Based on these applicants resumes matching the minimum qualifications, I conducted a phone interview where the descrepencies in their actual and stated experience were not apparent. However, once I conducted the in-person interview I was appalled to learn that they had blatantly exagerated their experience.
What techniques have you used in the past to weed out these types of candidates. I realize that this may happen sometimes, but I feel like I am missing something in the process that could help avoid this. |
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Overstating ones experience
posted at 6/28/2007 2:16 PM EDT
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Most people try to put everything they have done in the most positive light possible when preparing their resume. The line between positively expressing something and downright exaggeration / lying can be pretty thin, and in the midst of flowing "creative juices", many do cross the line.
Open-ended questions that require them to explain their former job functions in detail, combined with pointed, close-ended questions with regards to specific level of responsibility, exact duration of experience, and other pertinent numbers can pinpoint the "exaggerated" areas. The key here is that when you get down to specifics, discrepancies can be more easily noted. |
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