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I think it's wrong and I would not feel comfortable fudging on a resume, regardless of whether or not I would get caught. Some people do it, yes. I will not. It is unfair to those who are honest.
Would you rather be honest and out of work or do what you have to do and have a paycheck?
I've never faked a resume. I've 'bent' a few facts--used adjectives creatively to avoid repetition, listed membership in a professional organization for one year, which makes most people assume I'm still a member, et cetera. But I wouldn't even know how to go about faking an entire resume or application.
I sure wouldn't fake a resume. With my luck I would get caught or I would be asked to do something that I had no idea how to do and my secret would be out. My advice would be to highlight your abilities and present yourself in the best light possible without being dishonest. I have always found that karma is a real b**** and sure as shootin you fudge on the resume or application and sooner or later you will get found out. Honesty is always the best way to go.
It might be worth fudging a little bit. I've noticed employers are getting ridiculously specific with experience requirements. In one case an employer wanted someone with experience with the exact model and manufacturer of a scientific instrument they're using. That is like a pizza delivery guy asking for someone who has experience driving a Toyota and rejecting applicants who drive other cars. In such a case I'd say go ahead and fib. It is highly unlikely they can verify it anyways.
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Originally Posted by hopefulone
I would rather be honest. Lies and deception have a way of coming back to haunt you.
I am the same way ... If I even entertain doctoring up my resume, I know that I will get caught as I know better. Lying never pays off in the long run and employers CAN fire you if it is discovered later that you misrepresented information in your application materials/resume.
It just is not worth the risk. Sure some people have gotten away with it, but I bet they couldn't sleep at night and they were probably going in to work every day hoping that their employer wouldn't find out. Lying on your resumes can open up a big can of worms down the line.
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