Job seekers may be tempted to stretch the truth on their resumes, but it won't win you points in interviews, says HR expert.

A third of people looking for work say they’ve fudged their resumes or cover letters. But businesses are also guilty of ...

Understand what a resume is. Yes, it’s a piece of paper or computer file that tells someone about your work history and qualifications, blah, blah, blah. Go deeper than that.

Unemployed and with a blown reference to boot, Mary demonstrates what can happen when you lie on your resume. Related: Does your resume pass the 6-second test? Get a FREE assessment.

A young Aussie has admitted to lying in order to secure a job, exposing a broader – and very cheeky – Gen Z work trend.

They wouldn't be the first person to lie on a resume, either. Last year the internet praised a man who lied on his resume to get a $65k job, despite admitting "I wouldn't even hire myself." ...

If I were to get a job, but it was later discovered that I had lied extensively about my past and fabricated my resume, should I expect to be fired? Just asking for a friend.

Most would-be employers take any fabrications discovered on a job-seeker's resume very seriously. According to the survey, 51 percent said they would immediately dismiss a candidate caught lying ...

In fact, 26% of workers in that age range admit to lying on a resume, according to data from Udemy. Workers over 40 aren't off the hook, though — 7% of those 40 and above have gone the same route.

It's easier than ever for hiring managers to spot lies on your résumé Hrivnak said recruiters use a combination of reference checks, background checks, and online sleuthing to ensure what you ...

Just think of how one lie on a resume can balloon in the workplace as coworkers ask questions about your background and you have to perpetuate the false information. Inability to Complete Job Duties ...