Survey: Many Americans Manipulate Resumes to Get Jobs

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Nabilah Muhamad 09/11/2023 14:35 WIB

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According to a ResumeLab report, 70% of job seekers in the US have admitted to lying on their resumes.

The Prevalence of Lies on US Worker Resumes (2023)

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The Prevalence of Lies on US Worker Resumes (2023)

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ResumeLab, a resume and cover letter creation website, conducted a survey on the behavior of workers in the recruitment process.

The survey was conducted on 1,900 workers in the United States (US) during August 2023. The results showed that 70% of respondents admitted to manipulating or lying on their curriculum vitae (CV) when applying for jobs.

Of this group, the majority had exaggerated their responsibilities and falsified their job titles on their CVs, with proportions of 52% each.

Furthermore, 45% of respondents admitted to falsifying the number of subordinates they managed, 37% lied about the duration of their employment in a position, and 31% falsified the name of the company they worked for.

Some respondents also fabricated their entire work experience on their CVs, inflated their work metrics or achievements, manipulated their skills, and engaged in various other manipulations as shown in the graph.

According to ResumeLab, individuals who manipulate their CVs may lack self-confidence, want to impress others, and are desperate to find a job quickly.

"Lying on your resume is not only unethical, but it can also lead to your job application being rejected, loss of other job opportunities, and damage your reputation with other companies, especially those in the same industry. Furthermore, if you are caught, this can result in legal action such as fines—and in extreme cases—even imprisonment," said the ResumeLab team.

"Honesty is always the best approach in job applications and interviews. Even slight manipulations of the truth can have immediate or long-term consequences. Instead of lying about work history, education, or anything else, workers should try to focus on their experience and skills," they continued.

(Read also: Only a Few Employees Have a Healthy Relationship with Their Work)

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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