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1. Rely on gut feelings. Intuition can sometimes be right, but gut feelings are not always accurate and can lead hiring managers to miss holes in a resume.
   
   
2. Judge based solely on first impressions. Impressions are made in the first few seconds of an initial meeting. Hiring managers who let those first impressions cloud the interview or their judgment may not dig for the truth.
   
   
3. Use mirroring. Hiring managers may look for job applicants who are like them. They then recommend those candidates instead of verifying facts and looking closely at qualifications.
   
   
4. Rely on a good interview. Experienced job applicants can nail a job interview and win over the hiring managers. They may not tell the truth, though.
   
   
5. Trust everyone. Trusting hiring managers may not even ask for references or check facts. They are too trusting.
   
   
6. They trust referrals and recommendations. If the job applicant comes with a referral or recommendation from someone the hiring manager trusts, the applicant may be fast-tracked into the job whether or not he or she is truly qualified.
   
   

• Review resumes, online job resumes and LinkedIn thoroughly. Look for inconsistencies like employment gaps or excessive jobs.
  
  
• Perform background checks. Applicants with a criminal record may not share that info, but you need to know the truth.
  
  
• Call references. Check in with every reference on a resume, and take notes. Compare the notes to the applicant's resume and interview to determine if they're telling the truth.
  
  
• Ask strong interview questions. The best interview questions get applicants to reveal their strengths and qualities. They don't lead the applicant to say what you want him or her to say or put words in the applicant's mouth.
  
  

Vacation season at the office means your motivation plummets. After all, you want to be at the ocean, on an exotic adventure or relaxing at home, too, instead of working. Rather than allow your vacationing coworkers to rob you of your productivity, try four tips that keep you motivated at work all summer.

1. Wake Up in a Good Mood

Maybe you aren't waking up in an island paradise, but you can use your morning routine to put you in a good mood for the day.

*Brew an exotic coffee flavor and enjoy it on the patio.
*Spend a few extra minutes meditating and mentally preparing yourself for the day.
*Eat a balanced diet with protein, whole grain and fruit.
*Count your blessings. You aren't on vacation, but you do have a job.
*Wear your favorite color each day so that you feel confident and upbeat.

2. Boost Your Resume

When coworkers go on vacation, your workload may increase. You could focus on the inconvenience of doing extra work or see the responsibility as a resume booster. All that extra work increases your career experience and marketability today and in the future.

3. Focus on Your Paycheck

While your coworkers are spending money on vacation, you can make extra money by working overtime. Then, use the cash you make to fund your own vacation later in the year, repay debt or buy tropical slushies on your lunch break.

4. Build Office Rapport

With less people in the office, you can really get to know your fellow coworkers. The rapport you build increases your motivation, productivity and reputation during summer vacation season and year round. So, buy donuts and fruit to share for breakfast or invite someone you don't know very well to lunch.

Summer vacation season can either bust your motivation or boost your career. Instead of moaning about work, look for ways to stay motivated and take advantage of your coworkers' vacations.