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What happens when you lie on your resume?

What happens when you lie on your resume?

You’ve lied on your resume or stretched the truth a little or a lot, and now you’re worried. If you’re caught lying before you’re hired, you won’t get a job offer. If the organization discovers you lied after you’ve been put on the payroll, you can be fired. Lying on your resume can also impact your future employment.

Is it OK to lie on job applications?

You should refrain from doing this at all costs, however, because it is a risky strategy that may prove to be more harmful than not getting the job. If you have landed a job by lying on your resume, background check, or in your interview, you may be end up being fired.

Can employers see where you have worked?

Employers Can Verify Your Employment History: At the very least, this means that they’ll find out where you worked and for how long, and what your job title was at your former employer. Double-check dates and job titles before you submit your application.