As one climbs the ladder at work, there are perks such as higher pay, career mobility, and more authority and influence when it comes to making decisions. There are also downsides that come with more authority such as having too much work and not enough time to do.

If you are thinking of adding a little white lie to your resume, think again. According to a survey done by TopResume, 97 percent of recruiters, hiring managers, and HR professionals admitted that discovering a resume lie would cause them to reconsider an applicant’s candidacy, or outright dismiss it. The top resume lie found: lying about your academic degree.

To make sure you are choosing the right workplace, take time to understand how the company functions on a daily basis. After realizing the culture of the company, you will know whether your culture will blend in with the values of the company. This refers to things from the right clothes to be worn in the workplace to how the decision-making process happens in the workplace.

Hiring managers remember, candidates who are exceptionally talented with good academic results and experiences generally will have more than one company to choose from.

To many job seekers, a resume is little more than a comprehensive list of work experience. However, just because it is work experience does not necessarily mean it belongs on your resume.

When interviewing, it is important to have a small list of questions to ask of your interviewers. Asking the right question will not only help you determine if this is the right opportunity for you but may also help convince the hiring manager that you are the best fit for the position.

As a recruiting manager, it is important for you to be disciplined because you are in a position to reflect the image of your company. Your candidates will see you and adapt your ways and based on these assumptions form and image of the company.

Keep your resume consistent with any social media sites recruiters may check. If your resume says you are the Director of Market Access, but your Facebook says Market Access Manager and your Twitter bio says you are a Consultant, this will raise all kinds of red flags about your skill level, your social media savvy and your honesty.

A little bit of positive attitude can go a long way. Most qualified candidates have well-established resumes. However, the charisma and positive energy that an eager candidate carries can be a game-changer.

Many companies will start the interview process with a phone interview. This is an excellent opportunity to discuss the opportunity with a candidate to help determine if they are a good fit for the position and to evaluate your interest level in the position.

Rather than apply to any and every opening you see, it's best to narrow down your search and only apply to the positions that sound most fitting to your skill sets and career goals. Do a little bit of background research on the company to get a sense of its values and why employees do or don't like working there. Also, look into your own network to see if you are connected to someone who has experience at the company and who can share their perspective on working there.

Even if you're looking at jobs that are all within the same industry, it's still important to tailor your resume so that it matches each specifics posted in the job description. By doing so, you give yourself a competitive edge over the resumes that hiring managers know are used for any and every job.

Many people start their job search by looking at the job titles that sound most fitting to their career goals. While this technique may prove to be successful for some, Glassdoor career expert Scott Dobroski suggests job seekers look at the required skills of a position instead. By doing this, Dobroski says employees will be able to identify the skill sets they already possess and the jobs that best match their experiences.

When submitting your resume to an online portal, be mindful of the ATS. Make sure to utilize keywords from the job posting on your resume. If the ad states you need experience with A, B, and C, then be sure A, B, and C are on your resume if you have that experience. It may be more work but it is well worth the effort.

If you are applying for a position as a nurse or as a sales manager, we all have a basic understanding of your job description. Sending in a resume with a generic list of nursing or sales responsibilities isn’t going to make you stand out. Why are you the perfect nurse? What makes you different from the other 200 sales managers applying for the position? The answer is simple: accomplishments.

75% of HR departments will perform Google searches on potential candidates before making an offer. Take a minute to Google yourself and see what is out there. If there are negative items, there are things you can do to de-index or remove them from websites. Once you complete that make sure to update your privacy settings on each social media platform that you use.

When looking for your next career move, make sure you have an effective CV. To grab the reader’s attention, start with a profile or personal statement. Make sure to include qualifications, achievements and placement experience. It is also a good idea to follow your statement with a core skills section. This will create a snapshot of your skills, which can be seen at the top or your resume.

The candidate experience is the first interaction a potential employee has with your organization and its culture. If the hiring experience is poor (interviewers who are late, disorganized, intimidating, or disrespectful), your best candidates will likely decline your job offer.

Creates an impression that things are not going well at your company. You get one chance to hand pick and choose the top talent that joins your organization. To do so, be selective in engaging only 1 search firm that best represents you, your firm and the opportunity. Your external recruiting partner should be invested by you. 

Deadlines, tough bosses, rude clients, slow computers. Don’t make them into large dramas. Don’t lament the challenges of the world. Simply accept that they are there, and keep moving forward.