{"id":17242,"date":"2019-01-24T18:57:28","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T16:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/?p=17242"},"modified":"2022-01-28T12:43:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T10:43:18","slug":"cv-lies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Lies You Should Never Tell on Your CV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">We all know that finding a job can be challenging with a large pool of your competition beefing up their C Vs to look more attractive to employers. This is where many based on the fear of not being good enough for the role tweak the facts on their CV to look good. Have you ever lied on your CV?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Let\u2019s take a look at the common CV lies that will make you miss out on a good job opportunity:<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1539a3edab0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1539a3edab0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#1_Education_Background\" >1. Education Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#2_Employment_Date_Deception\" >2. Employment Date Deception<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#3_Fake_SkillsTechnical_Abilities\" >3. Fake Skills\/Technical Abilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#4_Falsified_Jobs\" >4. Falsified Jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#5_Foreign_Language_Fluency\" >5. Foreign Language Fluency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#How_you_can_get_caught_lying_on_your_CV\" >How you can get caught lying on your CV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#Here_are_a_few_ways_lies_on_your_CV_will_get_you_red-flagged\" >Here are a few ways lies on your CV will get you red-flagged<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#1_Skills_Assessments\" >1. Skills Assessments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#2_Social_Media_Research\" >2. Social Media Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/cv-lies\/#3_Background_Checks\" >3. Background Checks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Education_Background\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">1. Education Background <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Educational_backgroung_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Educational_backgroung_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Educational_backgroung_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Educational_backgroung_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Educational_backgroung_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Educational_backgroung_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Educational_backgroung_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The worst lie to be caught up in when looking for a job is lying about your academic credentials. For instance, lying about graduating with a University degree in Accounting when you only took a 6 months accounting online course is not the same. You will be caught and ultimately destroy your chances of getting hired. Instead of fudging your academic credentials, think about what you can add to your resume to demonstrate the education you&#8217;ve had. Be bold to state your relevant professional development, honors or awards, and extra coursework.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Employment_Date_Deception\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">2. Employment Date Deception<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Employement_date_deception_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Employement_date_deception_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Employement_date_deception_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Employement_date_deception_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Employement_date_deception_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Employement_date_deception_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Employement_date_deception_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Another common deceit is covering up employment gaps. Many are caught stretching dates for one or two jobs to cover a time gap, or fabricate an interim job. As tempting as fabricating a job may be to fill the gaps on your CV, a lie remains a lie. If there are gaps on your CV because you took time off to raise a family or go back to school, explain your circumstances in your cover letter and be sure to stress how committed you are to finding a job you can grow with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fake_SkillsTechnical_Abilities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">3. Fake Skills\/Technical Abilities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17246\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fake_skills_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fake_skills_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fake_skills_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fake_skills_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fake_skills_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fake_skills_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/fake_skills_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Many job candidates indicate a tall list of technical proficiency on their C Vs. But, because you used a program a few times doesn\u2019t make you an expert. Unless you really know what you\u2019re doing and can demonstrate your knowledge of the skills listed on your CV, avoid smart-sounding technical proficiency off your C.V. The same goes if you claim to be fluent in a language just because you took a class on it in high school. Do away with the lies and list only the skills that you are truly prepared to demonstrate on the spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Falsified_Jobs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">4. Falsified Jobs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falsified_jobs_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falsified_jobs_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falsified_jobs_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falsified_jobs_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falsified_jobs_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falsified_jobs_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/falsified_jobs_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Worse than lying about your skills is making up a job out of the blue. Even if your dream job requires five or more years of experience and you only have three, you have a better chance applying with an honest CV. Apply with the number of years of experience you have. Applying with honesty is better than having five years of fabricated experience on your C V.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Foreign_Language_Fluency\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">5. Foreign Language Fluency<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Foreign_Language_Fluency_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1201\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Foreign_Language_Fluency_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV.png 1201w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Foreign_Language_Fluency_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Foreign_Language_Fluency_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Foreign_Language_Fluency_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-770x405.png 770w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Foreign_Language_Fluency_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jobberman.com.gh\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Foreign_Language_Fluency_Don_t_Lie_on_Your_CV-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1201px) 100vw, 1201px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">It is impossible to be fluent in french when you only took few french classes in high school and did not further in learning the language. Taken a few french classes does not make you a french speaking candidate when applying for a job. While putting this skill on your CV will give you a perceived air of sophistication, you\u2019re going to be in trouble should your new employer ever call on you to translate something. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">How you can get caught lying on your CV<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If you think you can pull one over on potential employers, think again. It\u2019s true that many job seekers get away with a few exaggerations and omissions here and there, but misrepresentations can come back to bite you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_a_few_ways_lies_on_your_CV_will_get_you_red-flagged\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Here are a few ways lies on your CV will get you red-flagged<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Skills_Assessments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">1. Skills Assessments <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Especially if you\u2019re applying for a skilled position that involves writing, coding, or designing, expect that an employer will test you before hiring you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Social_Media_Research\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">2. Social Media Research<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If you have a social media profile and a website, you\u2019d better make sure that dates and basic facts match up to the resume you submit. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Background_Checks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">3. Background Checks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">It\u2019s very easy for a hiring manager to contact your former employers and educational institutions to verify what\u2019s on your resume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Nobody wants to miss out on a good job opportunity. But, we are in control of the kind of information we decide to give to potential employers.&nbsp;Instead of lying to cover up only to get caught and lose the job opportunity, choose the safe path. Either withhold the information completely or be honest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><em>What lie have you told on your CV? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know that you can get caught for lying on your CV? 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