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Getting a job is becoming increasingly difficult, and employees are doing whatever they can to stand out from the crowd — including fabricating their work experience to get ahead.
According to a January survey from Resume Builder, 44% of job applicants have lied during the hiring process, yet nearly four out of 10 said they landed the job as a result of the lie. The most common lies involve skills and abilities, responsibilities at their previous roles, and how long they were at a previous job.
Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio
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