70% of Employees Lie On Their Resume - The Networker #42

STRATEGIES & TIPS

Are you selling yourself short? – Building meaningful relationships is the key to sales success. Focus on genuine conversations, deepen connections, and leverage your network. Personal touches and listening to your contacts' needs make you a trusted partner, not just a salesperson. The right connections turn prospects into lasting relationships. Explore

Avoid these 5 common resume pitfalls – A weak summary, generic content, lack of impact, exaggerations, and spelling errors can sabotage your job application. Tailor your resume for each role, use strong action verbs and measurable achievements, and ensure accuracy to stand out and demonstrate professionalism. These details matter. Explore

When a new hire feels like they weren’t your first choice – Employees who believe they weren’t the top pick for a job often struggle with social integration, reducing their feedback seeking and overall performance. Inclusive leadership can help, but fostering belonging requires early intervention, highlighting strengths, and encouraging their contributions to the team. Explore

DISCUSSION

70% of workers lie on resumes, new study shows – A ResumeLab survey reveals that 70% of job seekers lie on their resumes, often exaggerating responsibilities or job titles. Higher levels of dishonesty were reported in interviews (80%) and cover letters (76%). Despite this, experts advise against lying, highlighting the long-term risks to reputation and legal consequences. Explore

Failed resolutions and broken promises – Repeated mistakes stem from our unconscious desire to return to the past, known as "repetition compulsion." We fall into familiar patterns of behavior, even if destructive, because of unresolved trauma. Breaking this cycle requires courage, self-awareness, and the willingness to confront the root causes of our self-sabotaging tendencies. Explore

BOOK OF THE WEEK

The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance – Dr. Nate Zinsser reveals that confidence is the key to peak performance, regardless of the field. Drawing from his experience training West Point cadets and elite athletes, Zinsser explains that confidence is a teachable skill. This guide offers practical steps to understand, build, and protect confidence to succeed in high-pressure situations. Read Now

PODCAST EPISODE OF THE WEEK

"How to Defend Your Hope + Confidence in Uncertain Times" Robin Sharma emphasizes the importance of protecting your mindset during challenging times. He highlights that cultivating inner hope and confidence is crucial to navigating uncertainty and adversity. Host Robin Sharma Watch Here

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