Australian jobseekers have been caught lying on their CVs when applying for a job, according to a new recruitment survey which reveals that more than two in three (68%) hiring managers have eliminated a job candidate from consideration after discovering dishonest or exaggerated information on their CV.
According to the report from recruitment firm Robert Half, the most common areas where applicants included dishonest or exaggerated information are:
- Work experience (60%)
- Education/degrees/qualifications (48%)
- Technical skills (48%)
- Language skills (30%)
- Duties performed in previous roles (30%)
- Internships (25%), leadership skills (21%)
- Project management skills (18%).
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Andrew Morris, director of Robert Half Australia, said: “Transparency and honesty during the application and interview process are critical for candidates who want to be considered for a job.
“Many businesses take background checks very seriously, which is made even easier thanks to increased online transparency and social media.
“Once untruthfulness has been discovered, candidates’ professional credibility has been damaged, and their chances of landing the job will be very slim to none, even though they might be ideal for the role.”