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LinkedIn Profiles Contain Fewer Lies Than Resumes

Posted by samzenpus on from the keeping-you-honest dept.

RichDiesal writes "New research reveals that personal information provided on LinkedIn may contain fewer deceptions about prior work experience and prior work responsibilities than traditional resumes. However, LinkedIn profiles contain more deceptions about personal interests and hobbies. This researchers believe this may be because participants are equally motivated to deceive employers in both settings, but perceive lies about work experience on LinkedIn as more easily verifiable."

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  1. bullshit by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    my linkedin has me working at aperture science as a research facilitator and a security guard at black mesa

  2. Re:Bullshit on your bullshit by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    No, he's not bullshitting. I remember working with this guy at Black Mesa. He kept fraternizing with one of the scientists and got fired for it. It was strange because that scientist never said a word...