Comments on: Can I lie on my resume… just a little?

By: Robert S

Robert S — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:05:03 +0000

I agree with you completely, lie on your resume is not worth it. However, I saw these people who lied on resume, and their are not caught. Why is this happening?
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By: sue your boss

sue your boss — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:58:49 +0000

Never lie on your resume about something that can be checked. It’s simply not worth it. It’s easier to not lie at all because anything you could really lie about that would be worth it can be questioned and checked up on. However, if you want to include a duty that you never used to perform and you doubt your old employer will remember whether you did or not, go ahead.
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By: Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:36:51 +0000

Kenrick,

I know… those were the days (college diploma to the interview). I couldn’t imagine lying either. Who would take the risk? Well, it’s easy to say… folks who have been unemployed for a long time.

Thanks for the comment!

Erin

By: Kenrick Chatman

Kenrick Chatman — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:48:05 +0000

I would never lie on my resume. I cannot believe that some companies do not conduct educational background checks. I remember when I graduated from college; I had to bring my college diploma to interviews with a couple of potential employers.
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By: Job Faker

Job Faker — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:09:40 +0000

Sorry, but I am not going to be able to join the back patting I am here in this post.

I have lied on every job application and resume I have made since my first few jobs in HS. I have found it to be very profitable. It has moved me up the job ladder and keeps me in the jobs I want. I am a job hopper so there have been a lot of them.

I have found that most jobs don’t take a high level of “skill.” 95% of all jobs out there could be taught in a 8th grade school class in a matter of weeks and that is being generous.

I want to give you a couple examples, I personally pulled off. I have been successful at landing jobs in programming, human resources, and dozens of client services/relations. I will admit I had a little experience programming but, not up to par with the programming job I landed.

Why, do I do this? I feel I would fit in well in the jobs. I for the most part have fit in well. I have receive promotions and raises at these jobs I faked myself into.

I can tell you the real lies and dishonesty is at a peak once I am in the job. The way people try to undermine the interests of the company and their peers is horrible. Most of the people I have worked with will do all they can to minimize the “work” they are responsible for. Next, employees hate their jobs and will do all in their power to make the rest of the company miserable.

I believe if you could eliminate the back stabling, bickering, bolstering, and butt kissing I have seen –at all the jobs I have had–we could get to work at 10 o’clock and be out by noon and increase productivity by 100 percent.

Seriously, if you think your skills and character can be defined in a resume you need to look around. Do you see lies and dishonestly every where around you at work? If you don’t, you are living in the lie. The master and creator of the lies and deceit in the work place.

By: Mindset

Mindset — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:16:11 +0000

In my opinion, being honest can never go wrong. Besides, the smart employers are not really looking for experience and knowledge, but your talent and potential. This is becoming the trend as technology continues to advance in a very fast paste. Experience and Knowledge are good, but the ability to learn, adapt, and grow is much more valuable; these are the people who are able to stay on top of technology.

By: Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:38:31 +0000

Joe, LOL… I was going to mention that in the post. It’s like being “a little pregnant”… either you are or you aren’t!

Shannon, I agree and am surprised that it is still happening, but I think people are desperate, anxious, depressed and willing to go to any length to get a job.

Thanks for the comments.

By: Joe Lavelle

Joe Lavelle — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:50:06 +0000

Great post Erin! Integrity and pregnancy, one can’t be partially either!
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