Majority Admit to Lying on Their Resumes, Survey Says

More than a third of US job seekers, 35%, admitted to lying in some parts of the hiring process, according to a survey by ResumeBuilder.com. Forty-one percent of men say they lied in the hiring process, compared to 29% of women. Overall, candidates without a high school diploma are also more likely to lie than those with other levels of education.

Among those who admit to lying, most tend to lie on their résumés, according to the report. It found that 72% of Americans admitted to lying on their résumés. Educational credentials, years of experience, skills and abilities and length of previous positions were among the areas where candidates fibbed.

“In this tight labor market, many hiring managers are struggling with high employee turnover in a tight labor market,” said Stacie Haller, chief career advisor at ResumeBuilder. “However, this research proves that it’s even more critical for employers to carefully vet each candidate.”

When it comes to lying on job applications, 73% of respondents who lied said they were hired for the job, and nearly half never faced consequences for lying. Additionally, 41% of job seekers who lied have no regrets about lying, while 46% do and 14% are unsure.

The study was conducted online by survey platform Pollfish on Jan. 5 and includes responses from 1,250 Americans.

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