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Friday, May 26, 2006

More Companies Confirming Resume Data

Experts Say Job Seekers Not Always Truthful An increasing number of companies have consulted agencies that catch lies on resumes before a job seeker's hiring. NBC News reported the agencies, like American Data Bank, check former employment, dates, education and degrees -- everything that's on a resume.

"We've actually contacted previous employers where (job seekers) said they were a marketing director and the employer said, 'No, this individual was actually a janitor,'" said David Bradley, operations manager at American Data Bank. (WBAL)

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Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend folks, I'll be back with more next tuesday.

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