Tausi Insider

Do you ever find yourself fudging the truth on your resume? You're not alone. ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,250 Americans about what they've lied about when looking for a job. Seventy-two percent admitted to lying on their resume. The biggest lie was about education, with 44% of respondents saying they stretched the truth regarding their academic bona fides. Years of experience marked the second biggest falsehood, and skills or abilities rang in third. "People lie during the hiring process when they don't have the all the required skills, education or experience, but feel that they can embellish or lie in order to secure the position," says Stacie Haller , Chief Career Advisor at CareerBuilder.com. "They know that the company will not verify their education or their skills, and they simply hope to make their way through the process without being found out." Haller says that the numbers have increased in recent years "as our culture is ...

Photo : Liz Tracy Photography ( Shutterstock ) Applications are open to be a “Hotdogger,” or a Wienermobile spokesperson for Oscar Ma yer. If you are one of the 12 people selected for the job, you’ll get to drive the Wienermobile across the country doing media interviews and other public relations and marketing tasks for the hot dog and cold cuts company. The job offers a one-year contract with a $35,600 salary; a weekly stipend of $150; 18 paid days off; full health benefits; and paid hotels. You’ll drive to about 20 states, according to Apartment Therapy , and you’ll be considered a brand ambassador for Oscar Ma yer. What does a “Hotdogger” do? Who qualifies to be a “Hotdogger”? Well, here’s what Oscar Ma yer says in its job description: We need outgoing, creative, friendly, enthusiastic, graduating college seniors who have an appetite for adventure and are willing to see the country through the windshield of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Applicants should have a BA or BS, pre...