I wouldn't lie. I work in Education, and employers always check my credentials! Even if I were in a different field there is always the chance that someone would ask to see my diploma or degree. The other thing is how you account for the time you supposedly spent studying on your resume. If you had a great job that was related to the position you're currently applying for, you'd be better of listing real job experience than fake educational credentials! And if you spent four years slaving away at a fast food restaurant nobody is going to believe you have a BA in Economics because you won't have the knowledge to support your claim or answer even the most basic questions.
2006-11-04 06:06:11
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answered by Jetgirly 6
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This is something that can come back to haunt a person. Recently the head of a local junior college lost his job when he applied for a promotion and they actually checked all of his "accomplishments". I don't know what he misrepresented, but he was the best administrator the school had for many years, is missed by the staff, and has to start his working life over at near fifty years old. Here's why it's always a bad idea. If you're unsuccessful, nobody will notice, but then you won't have the job long. If you're successful, you'll get recognized, advance, and eventually you'll get checked by someone. DEFINITELY not worth it! Plus, you'll have to live with the knowledge that you're a "fake".
Bill Gates, the world's richest man, doesn't have a degree. The more education people have, the less they care about things like degrees. My wife held a position which, on paper, required a PhD, but she worked her way up through the ranks with nothing but a high school diploma. I'm a real believer that "You don't find your work, your work finds you". Look for something that you are good at, then get better at it than everybody else. Success will come.
2006-11-04 05:58:35
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answered by gordon B 3
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Looking back on my life, one of the things that I wish I could do over is that I could've been a good, honest, and honorable person.
Be honest and do right. If you live right, you will be a happier person.
If you get a job by lying about your experience, then that is not a real achievement. Deep inside of you, some part of you will realize this and you will feel bad. You will feel much better about an achievement which you obtained honestly.
2013-09-29 12:28:42
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answered by Vanilla Spice 5
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Well , as I think about it , a university certificate is only a key for a good job , but what really qualifies you is your experience , I mean many poeple have uni. certificates but still are searching for great jobs , meanwhile many poeple dont have certificates but still have much experience that would put them in higher level gaining great jobs !.. So just dont say you dont have certificate , but let poeple think so of your experiences .
2006-11-04 05:55:19
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answered by Anonymous
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Ask them why they felt the need to lie to a friend about something like that.
2016-05-21 23:19:26
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm sure that some do...I always did the reverse, said I didn't have any higher ed cause they would say I was overqualified...haha
2006-11-04 06:00:26
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answered by Anonymous
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