Tuesday’s Tip

Good wake-up and reminder to all. When you take something from someone else…it is wrong. In the eyes of the law and God it is wrong. Today, I found out someone took something from me. It does feel violating. Even if know one harmed me physically, broke into my home, office, car or even computer, it still feels violating.

Today I discovered a person posing as a resume writer has taken the liberty of using much of my home page content on her website. To many it may not seem like a big deal, but I wrote the content for my website myself.

I remember very clearly because my family had taken a 2 week vacation out west and during our car (minivan) rides between Sedona, the Grand Canyon, the Teton Mountains and Yellowstone I wrote the pages of what is now my website. It is probably not the best copy out there, but it is mine.

So, I will deal with this plagiarist – hopefully without much confrontation and use this as a reminder to job seekers. When you are writing your resume be honest with your information. Technology is a wonderful thing but it can find out lots of information whether you want it found or not.

It is really important to “toot your own whistle” so the reader will know your unique value, but embellishing, falsifying or down right lying will only hurt you. Also make sure you don’t use other peoples information or copy someones resume. Not a good idea! As my mother-in-law always says, Cheaters never Prosper!!

~~~ As Paul Harvey Always  Said, “Now for the Rest of the Story” ~~~

For a quick update. I confronted the person who had my content on her resume website through an email. I was a little proud of myself in that I didn’t get too caught up with emotions when I wrote it. I received an almost immediate response of what sounded like genuine surprise and a genuine apology. Apparently the site was developed with the help of a friends  friend – for free.  Later that day I received a second longer letter of apology and notice that the content had been edited.  I am going to assume the best in that she didn’t do it on purpose and let it go.

Just a reminder to job seekers though. She was able to undo the damage without penalty. If you are dishonest on your resume documents, references or during your interview – there will be no second changes.

Shine on and stay honest!