Exactly How Honest Should You Be During a Job Search?

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How far would you go to get a job? Would you bend the truth? Exaggerate your work history, education and skills?  Blatantly lie during a job interview? The Greek word parrhesia means “freedom of speech.” It also implies that one is obliged to speak the truth even if that involves a degree of risk. And most certainly: unless done with care and skill, it can be risky to speak openly and honestly about yourself when applying for jobs. Here are three areas where you can trip up, and where a lack of authenticity can cost you a job offer.  Read more.

 

Katy Davis

Katy Davis

Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
Katy Davis
Katy Davis

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