This week MIT Dean of Admission Marilee Jones resigned after two decades of service to the university. Why? The resume she submitted 28 years ago, when applying for an office secretarial position, listed degrees she did not actually receive.

Including false information or listing "diploma mill" degrees on a resume can have devastating consequences for an employee's reputation.

For more information about the MIT scandal see: MIT Admission Dean Falsified Her Resume

For tips on how to show off your legitimate online degree see:
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