I was wondering what percentage of people have lied on their resume and got the job with no problem?
2007-12-09 15:24:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Administrative and Office Support
I applied to work for a well known bank and lied on my resume by stating that I worked for a company for two years only to spice up my resume a little. I didnt put down any experience I didnt already know of but I still lied about actually working there. I also put my sister as reference since she actaully does work for that company and put her as my supervisor. But now I feel guilty. Can an employer ask you for an old pay check as proof that you actually worked some where or do they only use your reference as proof? What should I do?
2007-12-09 15:24:35 · update #1
did they get caught
2007-12-09 15:29:38 · update #2
You do realize that if they ever figure out that you lied on your resume, even if it's ten years from now when you've been promoted and given raises and everything, they can fire you. Lying on a resume is grounds for immediate termination, no questions asked.
2007-12-09 15:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Tracker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everybody puffs up their resume a little and employers expect it.
You have to realize there is a difference between a lie and exaggeration.
I worked as a supervisor for a trucking co, and i was responsible for making sure 99% of the shipments were delivered on time.
Well, we all were, so that's a bit of an exaggeration.
But to say I worked there, and I didn't, that's a lie. Just suppose someone where i am applying DID work there and they ask him about me. If he says, "Yea, I remember him." it may help, if he says " I never heard of him" you could be screwed.
2007-12-11 10:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I've kinda lied on resumes, just elaborated and stuff like that. I've never heard of them asking for a pay stub. They may call and be suspicious if she has the same last name or something. But I doubt you'll get caught. Everyone lies and elaborates on their resumes, don't sweat it. Good luck.
P.S. I just got a new job, and as stated I kinda stretched the truth. So I doubt that they check, and als if it was a short term job like for summer, it's unlikely that people would remember you anyways. So I don't think they'd be suspicious. And most people don't keep pay stubs for long. I'm sure you'll be ok if your sister goes along with it.
2007-12-09 15:32:18 · answer #3 · answered by whistler45 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that the percentage of people that lie on their resume is fairly high, mostly 'white lies' though. The downside of doing this is that a lie on your resume can be grounds for immediate firing at most companies as the company sees you as dishonest. Companies usually do not require a pay-stub as proof of employment but rely on references and credit checks. My advice is not to lie on your resume at all.
2016-05-22 10:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you get the job?
Be very careful. If they do find out you lied, you can be terminated instantly. Why would you lie in the first place? Just be honest. I am surprised you could put your sister down as a reference without being found out, unless the two of you have different last names, which, I am assuming you do.
Hopefully it will not come back to haunt you....such as..."hey, when you were at XXX company, how did they handle things like XXX ???
2007-12-10 04:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't give you any percentages, but people get away with it all the time. In many cases the interview is all important, and if you pass that you are in. Some companies don't bother to check references, but don't get too excited. If your work isn't up to par that's when a savvy manager my decide to call your previous employers. If he/she finds that you've lied you could be fired immediately. Exaggerating your qualifications and accomplishments is normal to a certain extent. But there is a fine line between exaggerating and outright lying.
2007-12-09 16:22:04 · answer #6 · answered by Deb W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never lie on my resume because when you get into the interview and they ask you a question you may forget that you have lied on it. I have a friend that always lie on her resume saying she has a degree. she gets more interviews than me and I actually have 2 degrees
2007-12-10 01:43:45 · answer #7 · answered by #1 princess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most everyone does, and very few, if any, get caught. Not a problem in the private sector, but any federal job they will scrutinize your resume very carefully.
2007-12-10 00:17:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably like 80% of people. i dont think the company will ask for a pay check. i think the most they'll do is call your references.
2007-12-09 15:32:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
by the talent in my office i think allot of people have...lol
2007-12-09 15:28:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋