5 lies most told in the resume and in the selection process

A survey conducted by DNA Outplacement found that 75% of Brazilians invent curriculum information, such as education and work experience.

Mainly, when looking for a dream job, many people believe that it is a good idea to change some information and create a perfect CV, even if not all information on the professional trajectory is correct.

In the same way, many workers believe that it is necessary to lie to increase the chances of being hired. However, the practice can be discovered by companies and the choice to increase the curriculum with false information demonstrates some characteristics that no boss wants to live with.

It is also important to remember that falsifying documents, such as diplomas, it is a crime and you can be fired for just cause and even answer to justice.

The 5 lies most told by candidates

Luandre RH, a consultancy specializing in Human Resources, has already published on its portal the most common lies that candidates tell in interviews. Look here:

1. False Language Proficiency: most people say they know how to write, read and communicate in other languages. However, they don't always have the proficiency or level they said. The lie can be discovered in an oral test, written test or in an important work activity.
2. High salary: not informing the correct previous salary is a mistake! The company can verify the records in the work card and other documents
3. Knowledge and skill: saying that you know a specific subject or that you have the skills for the job can damage your image and also affect the company's business if you do something wrong
4. Leaving old job: it is normal to end a work cycle, either by resigning or by decision of the employer. The problem is hiding the information. You don't have to tell everything, but give the reasons
5. Duties and responsibilities: trying to improve the resume by putting a different or higher position will not have a positive return. Like the language, you may be tested on the spot or given a responsibility and assignment that doesn't match your experience and previous roles.

Why shouldn't you lie on your resume?

Check here the reasons not to lie on your resume and what are the most common lies that people put nowadays.

Lack of character and personality

The first advice for not lying on the resume is that the act presents a lack of character and personality flaw. Thus, some companies may interpret that the person is unreliable and, therefore, does not deserve to be on the staff.

information verification

Nowadays, with wide access to the internet, it is very easy to validate information, since people have records on social networks or public bodies at work. In addition, the hiring company can contact previous companies to ask questions about their experience in the former job.

Problems performing tasks

Another important point is that, when you are not truthful in your resume, the company will think that you are able to carry out activities that, in fact, you are not competent.