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1 in 4 Workers Admit to Lying on Their Resume

Men add a few inches to their height on the dating apps all 👏 the 👏 time 👏, so what’s a little exaggeration on your resume? 🤥

A new report from Monster found that more than 1 in 4 workers (27%) say they've intentionally included something on their resume that wasn't completely accurate to improve their chances of getting hired. And 37% say they'd exaggerate something on their resume to land their dream job if they knew they'd never be caught.

So, what do these “little white lies” look like exactly? Well, 22% say they've made their responsibilities sound more impressive, while 11% have inflated their skills or experience. Some have gone even further: 8% have adjusted employment dates, 5% have changed a job title, and 2% have claimed more credit for a project.

And before you feel too guilty, apparently it's a two-way street: 89% of workers believe employers, job seekers, or both stretch the truth during hiring.

We've talked ad nauseam about how tough today's job market is (between ghost jobs, mass layoffs, AI resume screeners, and endless rounds of interviews)—so it's no surprise workers feel pressure to stretch the truth just to get noticed.

But we tapped our favorite recruiters for their best advice for making your resume shine. Here’s what they had to say:

🪞 Mirror the job description. "The job description is a guide. Use the same terminology in your resume because most companies are using AI technology or software to do the initial screening," says recruiting exec Alisha Adams. 

🗑️ Ditch the buzzwords. Recruiter Tess Sloane suggests cutting vague terms like "dynamic individual" or "strong communicator" from your resume. Instead, give tactical examples of what those things actually mean—and the results you delivered (bonus points if you include data).

✂️ Less is more. "Ideally, you should be applying to 15 to 20 quality jobs and really tailor your application to those roles," says career coach Dr. Tega Edwin. "Most people think it's a numbers game, but the more you apply doesn't mean the more chances you have of having an interview."

💬 Ask, don't assume. You don't need to inflate your title or skills to stand out—a well-tailored resume paired with connecting with the recruiter on LinkedIn tends to go a lot further.

Want more resume tips? Our How to Get Hired Guide covers every stage of the search, from polishing your CV to nailing the interview. And in our Ambition 2.0 episode with top recruiter Deepali Vyas, she breaks down what actually gets your resume noticed and the job-search mistakes to stop making immediately.

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