should i lie, to the job?

Question

I have been on interviews left and right. No one will hire me because i have no experience. Should i lie on my resume, i need a job and all the websites are not helping. i am about to brake down in tears can anyone help me Please :(.

Answer 1

Lying could get you FIRED and get BAD REFERENCES on your employment history. not a good idea. Why don't you find out if anybody has ENTRY LEVEL positions in your field, and apply for an entry level position to work your way up and gain experience.

Answer 2

No, you should never lie on an application. They're going to call and check your references and find out if you were really working there.

If you're submitting applications and resumes that already tell the employer you have no experience, I don't know why they're even bothering to bring you in for a job interview in the first place. If someone calls and offers you an interview, you should make sure they know you don't have experience so you don't waste your time.

What kind of job are you trying to get? If you have no experience and you're trying to get an office job, it will be very difficult since they're usually reluctant to hire anyone who doesn't already know the basics. If you're not already, I suggest hooking up with a placement agency. A lot of times, they have much more pull with companies and can help you get a foot in the door.

In the meantime, I suggest shooting for retail. It's much easier to land that type of job with no experience than it is one in a more professional environment.

Answer 3

Don't even think about lying on your resume. Employers will eventually find out because of their background checks. Have patience, i used up a ream of resumes before i landed my first job! Show enthusiasm and interest in learning new things during your interviews, check the job and the company before the interview proper. Dress up professionally (don't overdo it though!) and impress them with your confidence and your knowledge about their organization. First impressions really last! Believe me because I've been there. Good luck to you! Hope i was able to help!

Answer 4

Do some volunteer work meanwhile, in the afternoons, weekends or between interviews, so you have something else to put on your CV w/o lying.
If you do lie, be aware of the consequences. Be also aware that employers talk. So lying to one may close the doors for others.

Answer 5

As someone whose been involved on the hiring end, I have to tell you quite frankly, do NOT lie. Many employers DO actually check references, and believe it or not, they are usually smart enough to see through the types of references who are friends that you've asked to do some "creative embellishing" for you (as someone else suggested). Instead, you need to a) work on effectively marketing the assetts you do have; b) target the types of fields that are willing to accept entry-level people with no experience; and c) find creative ways to get some experience.

In terms of marketing the assetts you do have, if you are in school, try going to your school's career planning and placement center for assistance in creating a resume that shows off the skills that you have gained in school and through volunteer work and other activities you've been involved in so that you can show prospective employers that even though you don't have work experience in the field, you have applicable skills. If you are not in school, an employment agency might be able to help you with this, and your state's employment development agency (the place where you apply for disability, unemployment, etc.) also have resume assistance programs. At the very least, you might ask a mentor from school or a friend to review your resume and help you brainstorm ways that you could be highlighting your applicable skills better. Also, in addition to your resume, please pay attention to your cover letter. Write a fresh cover letter for each job you apply for and make sure the cover letter addresses the ways in which you believe you are qualified for the job, despite your lack of experience. Resumes from people with no experience with no cover letter or generic cover letters end up in the trash, but resumes from people with no experience, but who have written thoughtful cover letters that really show that they've thought about what skills they can bring to the job may still get notice.

In terms of targeting the right fields (i.e. those that have entry-level possibilities), again, you can check with your school's career planning center or an employment agency. You can also talk to friends or acquaintances who are employed in the field you are seeking to get work in and ask how they got their first job. (This will do double-duty because it will also let your friends/acquaintances know you are looking, and they may have ideas of where you could apply, places where they can put in a good word for you.) If there are places you would like to work, but feel that you aren't qualifying for the jobs there because of your lack of experience, you can also ask them for "informational interviews." This is different from a job interview. This is where you just ask someone to talk to you about what they do and what qualifications someone would need for the job. These types of interviews may not get you a job right away, but it will help you network so that you will hopefully start getting to know the right people to help you get a job, and it will help you learn what skills you need. There are a lot of fields out there where employers actually prefer people with no experience because they don't want to have to have to deal with people who already have bad habits or are used to doing things a different way.

In terms of finding creative ways to get experience, I highly encourage you to get involved in some volunteer work related to the type of job you are looking for. Volunteer organizations are usually more willing to train people who are enthusiastic, but have no experience, and it's a great way for you to gain experience and networking contacts while you continue to look for a job. If you need cash now, you can always get a McJob, and then volunteer nights and weekends or whatever until you've got a few months of legitmate volunteer experience on your resume to go after the jobs you really want.

All of this is a lot more effort than simply lying on your resume, I realize, but employers recognize this type of effort. You'll get your career off to a much better start by exploring these options. Good luck and don't give up!

Answer 6

"I have to fill a cleaner position, but it is so hard to find somebody who would be prepared to clean the grease traps. Is it ok to lie about the position, say that the work is soft and easy, and claim the wage is twice than what I really am prepared to pay?"

Answer 7

I pesonally think you shouldn't lie to the job because it may get you into trouble.

Answer 8

never lie just avoid the truth

Answer 9

We need more details. How old are you?? Don't lie too much, otherwise, they will check.

Answer 10

go to an employment agency

no do not lie!