Just Ask NCAA Basketball Coach Steve Masiello Published on 28 March 2014 by Lauren Conners , A little resume lie never hurt anyone…right? Tell that to Steve Masiello, most recently a coach at Manhattan College, now on leave due to a potential discrepancy on his resume. It’s been 14 years since he supposedly graduated with a degree in Communications from the University of Kentucky, where he played for the Wildcats from 1996-2000. While being screened for a coaching position at the University of South Florida, they conducted a resume verification on Masiello and inevitably discovered that he did not earn the degree listed on his resume. This discrepancy could be a blatant lie or perhaps a misunderstanding, but either way keep reading to find out how this discrepancy remained hidden for so long. Importance of a Background Check at Any Level Perhaps it’s the fact that 14 years ago resume verifications weren’t as prevalent as today, but still
Secure Employment Group (SEG) is a pre-employment screening company that optimizes your hiring process, allowing you to reduce hiring mistakes, strengthen the selection process, improve employee productivity, and ultimately enrich your bottom line. Our tools and services have helped employers of all sizes and industries achieve a higher level of profitability, performance, and production. Find out why our clients continue to trust the SEG difference.