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by TheSpiceIsLife 3003 days ago
If you don't lie you may be out competed by those who do.
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On the other hand, not checking 100% of the boxes would boost the credibility of your other claims a lot. Clever HR departments might even deliberately add some extremely implausible optional requirements to flag those who are most comfortable lying in their CV.
Then the focus should be on making it harder for liars to win.
How does one searching for an entry level job do this?
For starters, gravitate towards fields that prioritize substance over style.
Wouldn't that be a nice universe to live in...