The 5 biggest lies that Brazilians tell on their resumes

Is it a problem to lie a little on your resume? The expert explains why it is important to tell the truth to the recruiter

According to a recent survey by DNA Outplacement, 75% of Brazilians lie on their resumes about education and experience. The survey also points out that 48% of resumes analyzed contained falsehoods about current or most recent salary.

“Many believe that they should increase their CV to have a chance, however if the vacancy has certain requirements it is because they will be part of the professional’s day. The selection of the CV therefore represents an initial screening to understand the technical skills compatible with the function. Before or after the interview, practical tests may also be requested as a complement,” comments Larissa Gonçalves, Operations Manager at Luandre RH, Human Resources Consulting.

Larissa reiterates that there is no problem admitting that you don’t have some skill required by the position, as companies make a general assessment of the candidate’s profile, i.e. they may not have one skill, but have another much more relevant to the agency. In addition, many companies offer good first job opportunities or internal mentoring, aimed at developing the hired professional.

“In the selection, various characteristics that go beyond education and experience are analysed. We analyzed posture, ease of communication, as well as ambitions and motivations in relation to the position. Because of this, lying can ruin everything, as it breaks trust on any other information the candidate may bring,” says Larissa.

Out of curiosity, list the top 5 lies candidates tell that should be avoided:

1. Languages

At the top of the ranking, proficiency in languages ​​such as English and Spanish. “Many candidates believe that this way they will have better opportunities. And this is a mistake, because in some cases the company can do oral tests during the interview or, worse, during the daily work, this level of fluency is required and not be delivered,” says the specialist.

two. Salary

Anyone who believes that saying you earn or have earned a higher salary could be a good opportunity to reach this salary level in your future job is wrong.

“Although it is information that can be easily verified at the time of hospitalization, when requesting data from the last record, it is important that the professional always establishes a relationship of trust right from the start, avoiding being shaken by false information”.

3. Skills and competencies

“Skills can be put to the test during tests or the presentation of practical cases during the selection process until the final interview with the future leadership arrives, which will put the candidate in a predictable situation, if he demonstrates a lack of ability in something he claimed to have from the outset,” warns Larissa.

4. Reasons to quit your job

It is not necessary to go into details, but one must not lie about the situation or the context, leaving the job must be seen as a natural process and can be motivated by various factors ranging from the economic context, to a change in company strategy or the lack of alignment with the culture, among many other motivations.

“This information can also be verified by contacting the above link, and the lie will jeopardize current or future opportunities. Ethics are a non-negotiable value for many companies.”

5. previous positions

“Many candidates change the name of the position without taking into account the tasks performed on a daily basis, and this lack of knowledge about working in the role can be easily identified in the selection process,” says the expert.

Larissa also warns that in some cases lying can be considered a crime. Forging a diploma, for example, can lead to dismissal for just cause for an act of impropriety, once the fraud has been established.

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