While Background Proof encourages interviewers to embrace their self-interest by lying, we have not necessarily found that falsifying your education is worth the cost / benefit. The issue is that it is more difficult to cover-up your education (and easy… Read More »Falsifying Educational Credentials
Ethics vs. Business: Truth about Interviews. Research shows most candidates embellish credentials to stand out. Executives endorse strategic storytelling.
When I discovered this tactic, I had legitimate reasons to mislead employers about my work history. Not only had I worked for startups – which recruiters hate, but I was also seeking to work multiple jobs at the same time.… Read More »Background Checks when you are Overemployed