HR Recruiting Alert has a posting of the most ridiculous resume lies. I found it fitting considering our latest press release.
Some job applicants exaggerate previous accomplishments or fudge dates to cover unemployment gaps. Others use fibs that are much less subtle.
Here are the 10 most ridiculous lies recruiters have caught, courtesy of a recent CareerBuilder survey:
1. Claiming to be a member of the Kennedy family.
2. Listing a degree from a fake school.
3. Including a photograph — of someone else.
4. Claiming to a member of Mensa.
5. Listing military experience dating back to before the candidate was born.
