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Overstating on a resume
Some job applicants are fudging key details on their resumes. A new survey shows that job applicants are now also lying about their hobbies and language abilities to find favour with hiring managers.
14% of Americans admitted to including hobbies or interests they don't have. Among the most common fake pastimes are volunteering or charity work, running or staying fit, yoga, photography, painting, art, playing an instrument. One in eight Americans lied about their fluency in a foreign language.
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How to spot a faker
Overstating your abilities or hobbies may not be a deal-breaker for some employers, but it is less ethical, which might be a red flag.
- You can spot a faker by setting up an interview and assessing his or her purported abilities. When someone is put on the spot, it often becomes clear i...
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