Contact the human resources manager of a local business. Ask if he or she would take a few minutes to discuss some issues about résumés with you. Structure your discussion around the following questions:

a. How often do you encounter “padded” résumés? What is the most common padding, and how do you react to it?

b. Do you verify the information on résumés? How do you do this? How long does it take for you to be sure that an applicant has been honest about his or her qualifications?

c. What would you do if you found that a productive, loyal employee had lied on a résumé when applying for a job? Is “résumé fraud” an offense that warrants firing?

Summarize the findings from your interview in a memo to your instructor.