Most Unusual Resume Lies
October 15, 2014 8:44 AM
A Job for Pinocchio?
Fifty-eight percent of hiring managers said they've caught a lie on a resume, and 33 percent of these employers have seen an increase in resume embellishments post-recession, according to a poll of hiring managers and HR professionals by the staffing company CareerBuilder. Here are some of the most memorable lies on a resume that they have seen. Image: Shutterstock
Like Father, Like Son
Applicant included job experience that was actually his father's. Both father and son had the same name (one was Sr., one was Jr.). Image: Shutterstock
Yes Minister
Applicant claimed to be the assistant to the prime minister of a foreign country that doesn't have a prime minister. Image: snig / Shutterstock.com
Alley-Oops
Applicant claimed to have been a high school basketball free throw champion. He admitted it was a lie in the interview. Image: Shutterstock
Going for the Gold
Applicant claimed to have been an Olympic medalist. Image: RDMSTUDIO / Shutterstock.com
Bob the Builder
Applicant claimed to have been a construction supervisor. The interviewer learned the bulk of his experience was in the completion of a doghouse some years prior. Image: Shutterstock
Adventures in Babysitting
Applicant claimed to have worked for 20 years as the babysitter of known celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Madonna, etc. Image: Shutterstock
Time Warp
Applicant claimed to have 25 years of experience at age 32. Image: Shutterstock
Short-Term Hire
Applicant listed three jobs over the past several years. Upon contacting the employers, the interviewer learned that the applicant had worked at one for two days, another for one day, and not at all for the third. Image: Shutterstock
Terminate and Stay Resident
Applicant applied to a position with a company who had just terminated him. He listed the company under previous employment and indicated on his resume that he had quit. Image: Shutterstock
Renaissance Man
Applicant applied twice for the same position and provided a different work history on each application. Image: Shutterstock