More Than 55% of People Aren't Honest on Their Resumes — Here Are the 8 Most Popular Lies
Many applicants are determined to make their first impression count — even if it's fake.
ByAmanda Breen•
Many people want an edge during the求职process, and someapplicantsgive themselves one on their resume — whether it's true or not.
According to a recent survey fromStandOutCV, which surveyed 1,785 Americans 18 or older who were employed between October 12-26, more than 55% of Americans have lied on theirresumesat least once,CNBCreported.
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What's more, the number of Google searches about how to fake a resume is up 48%, with those tied to faking ajob referenceup 52%, per the report.
Additionally, StandOutCV found that men are more likely to lie (59.9%) than women (50.6%).
Despite some claims that traditional resumes are becoming obsolete in today'sLinkedIn-driven world, clearly applicants are determined to make them count, even if that means folding in one of these eight most common falsehoods:
1. Previous work experience:55.4%
2. Skills:43.1%
3. College degree (or equivalent):41%
4. Personal details, such as age, location or name:39.5%
5. High school details:39.2%
6. Salary information:33.6%
7. Job-specific software and/or equipment skills:33.5%
8. Employer references:21%
