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By Adam Gorley | 2 Minutes Read May 29, 2012

Yahoo’s failure to confirm new CEO’s references lands company in trouble

Everyone exaggerates their accomplishments on their résumé, right? You say, "Executive Assistant," when you really mean "Assistant to the Executive Assistant." You say you were involved with a project that increased profits, improved worker productivity and reduced injuries, when you mean you were accidentally invited to a meeting where the project was discussed. You say you got a university degree that you did not. The last one happened recently in a big way...

Article by Adam Gorley / Employee Relations / board of directors, CEO, employment law, false credentials, false representation, governance, hiring policy, lying on resume, recruiting policy, Scott Thompson, Yahoo

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