Saturday, May 16, 2020
Three Ethical Issues Associated With Resume Writing
Three Ethical Issues Associated With Resume WritingThere are many ethical issues surrounding resume writing. It is the job of each resume writer to identify the legal and ethical issues as they pertain to the resume, and to write the resume in a way that will avoid the legal or ethical issues that might arise if the resume was submitted for review. In this article we will look at three common ethical issues that often arise when it comes to resume writing. In the future we will examine some of the laws that govern job screening.Firstly, many employers feel that they need to see previous work experience as part of the hiring process. This may not be true, however, most resumes will only include basic information about an applicant. They may include work experience in a university. Most often they do not disclose the type of education, or any professional development work they completed. A professional resume writer can set out clearly how a previous employer evaluated their performanc e, and can then highlight any professional developments or achievements that have been highlighted during the course of their employment.Secondly, an employment agency will attempt to sell their resume writing services to the employer. In this case the employment agency may attempt to sell its services in a way that will help to land a job. They may try to exploit the fact that an employment agency is not associated with the employment of a person, and may therefore be given access to an internal database of potential employers, or that they are being paid for providing advice and guidance about jobs. The problem with this approach is that it does not generally work, and the reputation of the employment agency is tarnished. If the employment agency has set out clearly what it is offering, and has provided all relevant information, then it is unlikely to face any legal action.Thirdly, there are a number of ethical issues that arise when it comes to hiring by businesses. The easiest w ay to get a job is by having a business card, and it is common practice for the employment agency to use their own business cardas a template for their client's resume. It is not uncommon for the employment agency to use business cards from companies that have nothing to do with employment.The company's business is to advertise for clients, and they do not want to do anything to jeopardise their clientele, or that of other companies. They should therefore steer clear of providing templates that are similar to those provided by another business.The solution is to avoid using templates that are similar to those of a competitor, as these unethical practices are illegal. Employers also need to be aware that if they are going to use an employment agency they will need to show that the agency has a good track record in terms of successful past jobs. This will help protect the reputation of the company, and will help to prevent the employment agency from appearing to be trying to sell one' s job.Finally, the business bureau can help an applicant. The best way to ensure that your resume goes to the appropriate office is to work with a business bureau, which has the experience to guide you through the process. You may find that one agency will be much better than another, because of the fees that they charge.There are many other ethical issues concerning resume writing, but this article has considered those that pertain to resume writing for employers. The next article will look at some legal issues that will be raised by employment agencies when it comes to resume writing for the employment market.
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