The Lies on Your Resume Will Find You Out

I heard this on the Mr. Nice Guy podcast (http://mrniceguy.org/ - Show number 267) recently and saw it reported on CNet.com and elsewhere: David Edmondson resigned as CEO of Radio Shack recently amid questions about his resume.

At my company, someone was recently let go for the same reason.

Know this to be true: with more companies doing background checks, the lies on your resume will find you out. Therefore, make sure not to overstate your accomplishments and qualifications.

Scrum (management) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I just read this article on an interesting management practice. When I say interesting, I mean something I'd like to see implemented to some degree at my own workplace.

What do you think?

Scrum (management) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Changing Jobs, Changing Benefits

Changing Jobs, Changing Benefits: "A new employer means a new retirement plan. Be sure to ask questions about benefits -- and conduct your own research -- before it's too late."

How to Protect Your Identity While Job Hunting Online

I knew you'd be interested in this.

ABC News: How to Protect Your Identity While Job Hunting Online

Unemployment rate declines in January

This appears to be good news on a macroeconomic scale, but I feel we should take with a grain of salt any numbers the Labor Department puts out. I don't think the unemployment numbers count those who have stopped looking for a job or who otherwise don't qualify for unemployment benefits.

I may be wrong. If so, please tell me.

Unemployment rate declines in January