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Exaggerating in your resume won’t get you that top job in Hong Kong, says recruitment expert

 

I’m in the process of updating my CV and I’ve come to realise that many of the jobs I’ve held are unimpressive on paper. I’d really like to make an impact in my next job application. Is it OK to take some creative licence and embellish a little when describing my previous roles? I’ve heard it’s commonly done. I was once the “Acting Head of Department” for a large supply chain firm. Would it do any harm to drop the “acting”?