The Susie and Barb over at Pop Goes The Culture podcast have a great show on the spate of resume fabrications that hit recently. Why do people lie on their resumes when it is relatively easy to confirm the information -- and why don't more people check resume information when hiring people, even when it is relatively easy?

Check out all their podcasts on popular culture. They are well worth the listen.

Resume Lies and the Liars Who Write Them

Resume Lies and the Liars Who Write Them

With the Radio Shack CEO in the news for lying on his resume, Susie and Barb think the time is right to address this baffling topic. Why don't companies do background checks? The office grapevine has no problem discovering the indiscretions of a new hire, so what is wrong with Human Resources making a few phone calls? Many famous examples are discussed, with FEMA's Michael Brown at the top of the list.

(Via Pop Goes the Culture!.)

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