Someone’s resume pants are on fire.

Scott Thompson serves as CEO of the long-struggling internet company Yahoo. Or did, until a shareholder discovered Thompson had lied on his resume.

Many college students have a difficult time getting hired because without work experience their chances of consideration for a job are vastly reduced. In light of this problem, some young professionals choose to “enhance” the details of their resume.

What happens when a reference check is made? Does lying on your resume pay off?   

After catching up with a friend this week and exchanging stories about the working lives and struggles of 20-somethings, he mentioned he was very inspired by a video (see at bottom) he saw featuring Gary Vaynerchuk. Who’s that?

So I went home and watched the video, and think it’s worth sharing. Here are five things you need, according to Gary, in order to be successful in whatever career you choose.