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#RI-69a90aa5·about 2 months ago·
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“Lied on resume to get sales job”
What Actually Happened
Lied about online business and appliance repair experience
What I wish I knew
"Honesty is more important than getting a job"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be truthful on your resume and highlight transferable skills"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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