The 8 Lies People Tell the Most on Their Resumes

It's no good if you follow all the tips we have given to make a good resume if, among the information that your professional document reveals, is a lie. By the way, few occasions are as bad for lying as when preparing your professional presentation document.

While adding lying information to your resume is always a bad idea, many people believe it's just a little something to invent and no one will find out. Here's a big mistake: Professional recruiters, whatever they may be, often check information, and depending on their face, they even have the feeling that someone is lying or not.

Pinocchio, no!

In fact, you have more to make a good first impression!

A recent CareerBuilder survey found shocking data: 56% of US contractors have said they have come across untrue candidate resumes. As you might imagine, having a lie uncovered is a good way to lose your chance of getting a job - it's easy to understand: who is going to want to hire a person who lied in the interview and resume?

Still, some contractors and human resources specialists say there are lies and lies, and in some cases you can give Pinocchio a second chance. And then you wonder: what lies would that be anyway? Which would be the most serious and the least serious? The list was released by Fast Company - check below:

1 - More serious lies

  • University
  • Fluency in another language
  • College degree
  • Employment Experiences

2 - Less serious lies

  • Computer skills
  • Grad year
  • Tasks in previous job
  • Promotions

Lying for what?

The survey also heard the other side of the story, and most "smart guys" said they lied because they wanted to look like better candidates. Another common answer among many competitors was that lying about past work experience was a way to be more likely to be hired.

How ugly!

Most applicants believe that their lies will never be uncovered, even if the contractor can easily verify this information. The survey also found that employed people who were still looking for other jobs also tended to tell lies considered light. On the other hand, laid-off people tend not to say that they quit their jobs, at least not on their LinkedIn profiles.

A few days ago, we listed here some skills that make it easier for a candidate to fill a job opening. With all this in mind and the notion that starting any relationship, whether professional or not, with a lie is always a bad deal, think about it when you make your resume - and good luck!

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