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Jobs That Give Pause: Resume Red Flags

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 There are some jobs that give recruiters pause. Oftentimes these jobs look fake, or else they indicate that you’re not someone who will be a good employee. While it might not be the case in your instance, the fact remains that most recruiters and employers tend to have a bias against certain careers. Now, the following list of red flag jobs isn’t for all types of career paths. If you are working in a blue color trade or a medical profession, then your resume is not going to be as scrutinized as if you were working in corporate America. Someone who graduates from nursing school does not have to worry about a resume being examined in much details. On the alternative side, if you are applying to work in Finance or Marketing or in an Account Executive role, then any of the following jobs will be red flags for recruiters and hiring personnel. Real Estate Agent The statistics are clear when it comes to real estate agents. Most do not make any money. It’s called a “hobby...
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Should You Tell a Recruiter About Another Offer?

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  When you are looking for a new job, it’s important to always lookout for your best interest. While some recruiters are going to advocate for a high salary, others simply want to fill the open role as soon as possible. And that does not always translate into the best outcome for you, the jobseeker. So, should you tell a recruiter about another offer? It’s complicated. Let’s go over the possible scenarios and determine if it’s a good idea. Sometimes it is. Sometimes it’s not. (Note: This article was originally posted a few years ago--around 2021. During that time, which was when we were going through the unique post-pandemic job situation. Now, however, there are some new considerations to take into account when working with a recruiter. The job market has changed drastically post-pandemic and remote work. So, in accounting for this, I've added some new ideas and thoughts at the end of this article that make it more relevant to todays job landscape). When You Shoul...
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More Fake Resumes - Kickbacks and Cronyism

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  As we have covered in the past, Indian recruiters are often suspected by people of being scammers? We have an entire article about the problem with Indian recruiters reaching out to people with fake jobs --it's a constant source of complains on LinkedIn posts and in forums on places like Reddit. Another issue that comes up is that people are hiring friends (or even people that are not friends) who are not qualified. They are hiring them using fake resumes and doing so for a variety of reasons. Here's a recent example that made the news:  https://patch.com/minnesota/edenprairie/ex-optum-employee-guilty-fraud-scheme-took-massive-kickbacks-authorities This person was hired for a job they were not qualified for, they did almost no work, and yet received compensation and raises. It is a case of cronyism and people doing things that are not on the up and up. In this case, they were found guilty of fraud and money laundering.  However, this is not a unique situation. All acros...
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Is Online Nursing School Legit?

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  Is online nursing school a legit or is it a scam where you’ll pay for a useless degree? Great question and it’s wise that you’re asking this before you spend hard earned money to sign up. Let’s answer this question right away. Online nursing school is legit, as long as you pick a well known one that is reputable and is accredited. It’s important to be mindful that when you are searching for online nursing schools you have to make sure that they are legit and accredited. There are instances of online nursing schools not really being legitimate and people wasting money on them. Unfortunately, what happens is that many desperate people are looking to become nurses because the pay is so high. Depending on what area you work as a nurse in, you could make over $130 dollars an hour. When you couple that high pay with the flexibility of a nurses schedule –most nurses only have to work 3 days a week---and how easy it is to find jobs ( nurse recruiters call daily with high...
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It’s Not Them, It’s You: 3 Reasons Temporary Staffing Agencies Never Call Back

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  When you're calling and calling a temp agency , but they never call back--is it you or them? Sounds like a dating question, but it is a common question that pops up when discussing the job market. Everyone likes to think that they are competent and could handle any job. Why then, do so many people complain that temporary staffing agencies never call back. Is it because they have a personal grudge against you? Is it because you don’t have the ability to impress people who are “gatekeepers”. No, it’s nothing like this. As a matter of fact, it’s really quite simple. For most people, the problem with staffing agencies is that they just don’t understand how they operate. Staffing agencies want to make money and so anyone who can fit the role that the agency is staffing for will get the role. However, most agencies deal with an enormous amount of people applying for work. Most of the people who contact agencies simply are not qualified for the roles. The agency won’t risk anno...
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Will a Job Know If You Lie on Your Resume?

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  How likely is it that you can get away with lying on your resume? Most people have heard that it's ok to lie on your resume. In fact, some people--even job coaches and resume writers-- will say you'd be stupid to not lie on your resume . But will you get caught? Well, that depends. What sort of lie are you telling? The type of lie that you include is a big factor in if you'll get caught. Are you lying about how long you worked somewhere? This one is an easy lie to catch. The reason it's so easy to catch is that people can simply check with your former employer. It's called an employment verification. Most companies don't even need to confirm it themselves, they simply use an outside service called the WorkNumber.  It's risky to lie about how long you worked because it's an easy thing for the company that is considering hiring you to check on. Lies About What Work You Did? This one is easier. A HR department can't really check on what you did. So, u...
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Applying For a Job If You Don't Live in The City Already

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  Recruiters will tell you right away that most companies don't want to meet with people who are "thinking about moving" to town. Because it's a pipe dream. Land the interview once you land in town. Applying for jobs in a city you don’t live in yet might feel like a good idea. Because who wants to move to town and not have a job. But the problem is that most companies don't want to waste time with people who are not serious.  Do you have an apartment lined up? Have you visited the city? Why are you thinking about moving? Let's take a common situation that comes up in cities like NYC and LA. Everyone wants to move there, and most employers know this. The cold hard truth is that most people won't ever make it.  It's most common with college students who are graduating. They all want to move to NY or LA. But employers won't waste time with meeting them because the fact is that most people won't move.  The smartest people move to the city first--us...
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