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Lying on my resume? |
I'm sick of getting the shi# end of the stick, and I've decided that I'm going to lie on my resume. I've seen too many idiotic people get a job that pays way better than what I'll ever make just because they have a college degree. I don't have a college degree YET, but I'm getting straight A's in school, and I have a lot of work experience. Does anyone in YA land have experience with lying on their resumes? Any stories about how you lied and got the job as a result? I really need some encouragement! I'm going to apply for a business analyst position and think I have all my bases covered. I've even made some fake transcripts with a seal of the college printed on them. I doctored the transcripts with my name by using real ones. I'm aware of the possibility that an employer will do a background check on my education qualifications, but they do that BEFORE they hire someone. So, I'm still employed; therefore, I have nothing to lose! STORIES??? I have to recommend that you don't lie. I work for an employment screening company, and you would not believe how many businesses are doing background checks now on new hires. I guarantee that if the company you are applying with does a background check, they will find the discrepancies. Just don't risk that. I've seen people get hired today, and then tomorrow they are terminated because the results of the check came back, and the employer found that they don't have a degree they said, or they didn't work at a company they stated. I NEVER LIED BUT I KNOW SOMEONE WHO DID AND GOT FIRED ON THE SPOT....ITS NOT WORTH IT BUT I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!! If you work there for 20 years and then find out you lied you will get the boot! Honestly it is not really about the degree - its about being competent in the job someone allows you to manage. If someone is ignorant/lazy enough to give you the job without the correct qualifications then shame on them. Lying on your resume might get you in the door but its up to you to pull off the sale. You wouldnt be the first to do it but I would suggest analyzing the position/industry you plan to enter so that in the event you need to reference your B.S. skills, you might be able to skate by without much notice. Lying is only as bad as you let it get. If you plan to apply for a doctor, dont lie on your resume. If you plan to manage a McDonalds...the fudge room is a little more acceptable. College degrees dont let employees know anything more than that you have determination, aquired skills and that you are loyal (to a certain extent). good luck and remember that if you feel guilty about your lies, you probably should....dont do it. I personally don't have a story. But I do remember a question that was posted here about a month ago related to it. The person said they finished their degree and had a finished date on the resume but they still had about a semester to go. Yes, they offered the job but immediately retracted when they found out it was a lie. It doesn't matter if you are already working for them or not, they can retract the offer or fire you if they found out it's a lie. Check out the link below. The person made an honest mistake by not updating the resume and he/she had a great job retracted because of it. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;... You asked for encouragement.... here it is: Keep getting those straight A's! Great job!!! Now, as for the question at the the top of this screen: HELL NO!! Wait until you can honestly say that you have a degree. Why take the chance of ruining the rest of your life? Just be patient, and keep studying. |
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