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Thanks for posting the quote. I suppose I'll have to agree to disagree with the "expert" in the article.
My advice is: don't play games on your resume and job application.
My company would have discovered the fake address right away as we-- like so many other companies these days, do background checks on all prospective employees. Seeing the fake address would have sent up big red flags.
It doesn't matter to us where a person lives-- it is just how serious he or she is to relocating along with whether he or she is the right fit for the job. It's a matter of sorting out those aimless job searchers who throw a lot of stuff on the wall hoping something will stick-- from those who are focused on where they want to work and what they want to do.
Here's what I mean. If I'm looking for someone to add to my team, I don't want a "jack of all trades" and "I'll do anything" type of person. I want someone who can fulfill exactly what we need.. which, specifically is someone with on-air experience, good news writing abilities, and is a self-starter. I don't care if they live in Alaska or Florida. As long as they are the right candidate for the job with the experience, talent... and INTEGRITY.
My advice to job seachers is: know exactly what you want to do, and then go for it. Be honest, and perservere.
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