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I have an ethics question for the board. I am currently interviewing candidates for a supervisory position in my organization. After completing the second round of interviews, I have come to find that my top pick listed an incorrect job title on his/her resume. The candidate works in another division of the organization that I work for so I was able to look them up in the system to determine what the actual job title is.
The title he/she listed is the same as his/her actual title except the candidate added the word "senior" to it. Personally, I don't think it's ok to lie on your resume but I don't necessarily think this infraction is worth losing a good candidate over. My department head on the other hand, feels that this candidate should be automatically disqualified. I'm sure I could argue my case and probably win as I am the hiring manager but on the other hand I don't think it would be smart to go against my bosses boss in the long run. Especially if this hire turns out to be a dud.
Disqualifying a candidate over a one word infraction like that seems petty. Sometimes their official title is not a real reflection of the job duties they perform anyway. Your boss is a tight wad.
Tough call. Is there actually a position that exists in the candidate's business unit with the "Sr" title? If not, do they perform slightly elevated responsibilities or does their current manager consider them the "Sr" Title? Could be that's what they refer to this person at in their normal workplace, but it's just not formalized.
Yes, the candidate is interviewing for the "Sr" position. The red flag came up when they said "I'm already doing the job, I just want the title" but the candidate already had the title according to their resume.
Thanks for the replies so far. I am going to check references either way.
First thing I do is check with HR. They must know the person't title. And maybe double check with the supervisor. If the answer comes back as "no" that is not the title I would question the candidate directly and see what they have to say.
It is one thing to stretch the truth about an external position, but to do it for a job in the same company seems a bit on the stupid side.
I have an ethics question for the board. I am currently interviewing candidates for a supervisory position in my organization. After completing the second round of interviews, I have come to find that my top pick listed an incorrect job title on his/her resume. The candidate works in another division of the organization that I work for so I was able to look them up in the system to determine what the actual job title is.
The title he/she listed is the same as his/her actual title except the candidate added the word "senior" to it. Personally, I don't think it's ok to lie on your resume but I don't necessarily think this infraction is worth losing a good candidate over. My department head on the other hand, feels that this candidate should be automatically disqualified. I'm sure I could argue my case and probably win as I am the hiring manager but on the other hand I don't think it would be smart to go against my bosses boss in the long run. Especially if this hire turns out to be a dud.
What do you think?
Personally I never look at a resume and in your case I would add a little star besides the candidates name for trying to get ahead by being a tad bit creative.
Maybe he was demonstrating excessive confidence and thats his resume after he receives the job
I understand the concern but I don't find that to be worth passing over a candidate who is your number one pick, unless it's incredibly close between him and someone else.
I would ask them again what their job title was. Maybe give him a chance to "clarify" and come clean.
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