How much are Americans lying on resumes? Here's what the data says
A new Monster survey of over 1,000 US job seekers reveals that 13% admit to misleading claims on their résumés, fuelled by a belief that employers verify details inconsistently. Most exaggerations involve dates, titles and skills rather than outright fabrications. In an algorithm-driven hiring market, credibility, not embellishment, is emerging as a decisive competitive edge.
A new Monster survey of over 1,000 US job seekers reveals that 13% admit to misleading claims on their résumés, fuelled by a belief that employers verify details inconsistently. Most exaggerations involve dates, titles and skills rather than outright fabrications. In an algorithm-driven hiring market, credibility, not embellishment, is emerging as a decisive competitive edge.
