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#RI-6a6afeaf·6 months ago·
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“Lied on resume to get first job”
What Actually Happened
Lied about internship experience and responsibilities
What I wish I knew
"Experience and connections matter more than I thought"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest and focus on building skills and connections"
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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