National Debt Relief ProgramWhen it comes to resumes, most job seekers know that honesty is the best policy. Never say you graduated from college when you didn’t or make a job last a year longer than it really did. But the verification process many employers use for resumes can trip up even workers who aren’t trying to fool anyone. All it takes is a little carelessness, a poor memory of what happened eight years ago, or the acquisition of a former employer to turn a resume into a liability.Many companies hire outside background checkers to verify resumes and job applications. These companies note every inconsistency and piece of information they can’t confirm — even the difference between starting a job on April 1 and April 5 — although some problems are treated more seriously than others by employers.Here are sometips to creating a resume that won’t rais get rid of spots e red flags — issues that could slow down the offer process or even, in an extreme case, scuttle a potential offer:If you’re not sure, don’t guess. If you can’t remember for certain when you left a position, call the company and ask. The same goes for your salary history, which generally doesn’t go on a resume but you might be asked for on an application.If a previous employer was bought by another company, it could make it harder for a background checker to verify your employment (although background checkers do have access to databases that sometimes contain this information). Clarify the situation in a short note on your resume: Note the new owner in parentheses after the listing.Be careful with titles and temp work. At some companies, employees use a title on their business cards, for example, that is different from the one on file with human resources.