Lying on a Resume

[Abu Taj al Deen]

Or 'embellishing', or 'sprucing up' if you will...

Have you ever considered and/or done it?
How did it work out for you?

Oh, and the big one, has anyone been caught out in a big way?

I've definitely considered it as things have gotten harder on the job market in the past, but never actually went through with it (because I'm a wuss.)

 

[Poopy Head]

I won't have to fill out one for quite a while in my life, but I won't consider it mainly because it would kill me because I'm an honest person, and it just would terrify me because I like to keep my identity nice and clean and just for the reason that I'm a wuss like you are... XD

 

[naathyn]

Well let's put it this way. If it asks for felony charges, I won't offer any misdemeanors... 😛

 

[Naiwen]

Or spicing it up or "puttin the emphasis on" some lines, course weve done it... weve all did it, once in our lifetime eh?

 

[Gytix]

I say I'm epic in some skills, when I'm actually very bad.. not like they'll notice right?

 

[Hotspot]

I think most people do that; I think it is okay... as long as it isn't too far from the truth and you could easily back it up.

My resume was edited by a professional, they put that I am good with all microsoft programs.... when In actuality I have only used Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint. :lol:

 

[Naiwen]

i mean, we've all been thar done that no? XDD

 

[Crazy.]

I believe that sooner or later, they'll find out the truth.

 

[Deleted member 7467]

Why lie? Just be good at what you put down for your skills.

 

[Gimgak]

I always state that I'm a black lesbian and 1/64th cherokee, it works.

 

[Angie]

You should never lie, when the employer finds out you could be sued. It's happened.

 

[jglover4168]

Yeah, just don't do it, how would you feel if you lied and cheated out some poor guy who has a family and who has done everything the right way in his life?

 

[Nebulous]

Of course everyone exaggerates on their resume. Just exaggerate about stuff that cannot be disproved or checked. Like saying you have degree or certification in something that you dont. lol

 

[Naiwen]

Why lie? Just be good at what you put down for your skills.

Cause the cake is a lie, & its piece of cake to lie too... or as well.

 

[Faker]

After a few interviews with no luck, sometimes you gotta show em a little bit more to get where your going

 

[Christian]

I actually have an impressive resume so I don't really need to make stuff up. I also don't really need a job at the moment since I'm earning on my own.

 

[ramtastic05]

this is never a good idea,

even if you do get hired, its only a matter of time before they figure out you lied,
its never good to start something off on a lie

 

[Jncocontrol]

Don't lie on a Resume, when the time comes to show your stuff, It's gonna bite you in the ass.

 

[ramtastic05]

Don't lie on a Resume, when the time comes to show your stuff, It's gonna bite you in the ass.

well said,

you can count on karma for that
what goes around comes around

 

[Gimgak]

Yeah, just don't do it, how would you feel if you lied and cheated out some poor guy who has a family and who has done everything the right way in his life?

I'd rather starve to death than have that happen.