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Ref the many PhD questions, would it be unethical to present a resume that didn't disclose academic or experience credentials far exceeding the demands of a particular job opening?

I’m not referring to lying if specifically asked.

Sometimes employment questions are limited to relevant work experience and training. Can’t qualifications well above that typically required or maybe not in the same field simply be omitted from the discussion?

Why should someone be ethically compelled to disclose information relating to their overall job market/earnings potential when it’s to their disadvantage?

What would give employers special rights to your personal information?. Negotiation information is almost always withheld from employee candidates.

RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

CVs are formatted according with the job that you will apply:
If you want to apply for a teaching position in an university, you will put emphasis in your academic curriculum rather than in your "outside school" background (unless it is outstanding like :"CEO of GE"). If you apply for a job in a company that you know right away that is a "hands-on" position, you might want to emphasize your professional background instead.

In my oppinion, I don't see any unethical behaviour in what you are asking. Unethical is state qualifications that you don't have.

RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

I agree...if it isn't relevant, I see nothing unethical in leaving it out.

Many employers want as much information as possible, planning for the divorce not the marriage.

RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

One's CV is usually tailored to the job sought.

What is included must be the truth - legally. What is excluded should not matter.

Is it ethical - don't really know.

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RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

How about that 3 year stretch in Sing-Sing?

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RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

Unless you are applying for a position as a urban gang member, I would also leave that out...blllttt

RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

That is usually in a standard employement application - whether you have been convicted of an indictable offense.

You don't need to include that on your resume, they'll ask you anyway.

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RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

For liability reasons, a Ph.D may increase exposure...

Dik

RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

If you don't tell them about the qualification, how do you account for the time gap in your resume? The 3 years might as easily be spent in Sing-Sing as in academia (although some employers might think Sing-Sing is preferable!)

RE: Partial Crediential Disclosure

Yes, if you graduated and then your first job was 3 years later, that might catch their attention.

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