So, I know times are tough and that we’re all trying to make our way through these tough economic times but folks… DO NOT LIE ON YOUR RESUME.
Sure, most people pad their resumes, use wording on their resumes to make them sound better but out-right lying is bad. Claiming you’re an expert, when you’ve seen something done once is bad enough (you don’t think they’ll eventually notice?)
I heard the kicker this afternoon.
A friend, of a friend (and honestly, I wish it wasn’t even that close a connection) decided that it would be a great idea to change his name.
I’ll mention here that this person has no intention of changing their name legally. They just figured, new city, new start, hey let’s use a new name.
I’m a bit envious, there are days I’d love to pretend I’m someone else but for giggles, let’s go over the pitfalls of this option.
- You’re at the interview, they call your ‘name’ and you forget it’s you.
- They like you and call your references… who have no idea about your new identity. (yeah seriously, try explaining that one – I interviewed for a job, but they think my name is… )
- Your new name won’t match any of your ID. So that nefarious past you’re trying to hide will bite you in the ass even harder because you LIED.
Moral of the story, don’t be stupid!
