Warnings, dismissal, and even criminal liability are consequences for those who choose to include false information on their resumes. Among the damages is a poor reputation in the job market, which can lead to difficulty in finding a new position.
“Lying on a resume is a very high-risk, dangerous move that is not worth taking, especially when aiming for strategic positions. Lies or even exaggerations can lead to various penalties. Warnings, dismissal, and in some cases even criminal charges when it involves falsification of certificates and/or diplomas or even mentioning an educational institution without ever having been a student there,” warned the Human Resources management specialist, Administrator Robson Brandão Neves.
The specialist, who is also a counselor for the Regional Administration Council of Espírito Santo (CRA-ES), believes there are many factors that lead to such a decision. “Many people resort to lies to, in their understanding, enhance, overvalue, and even inflate previous experiences. There are also those who do it because they have been searching for an opportunity for a long time; out of desperation and often in the face of hopelessness to re-enter the job market,” he explained.
Despite being a common practice, counselor Robson Brandão Neves warns that it is a habit that cannot be seen as acceptable or normal. According to him, companies have mechanisms to verify the authenticity of resumes.
“Human Resources professionals conduct thorough investigations. They check the authenticity of documents and certificates, consult professional boards, and contact previous employers. Not to mention visits to the candidate's social media to get to know them better and even verify or clarify any doubts about the information on the resume,” detailed the specialist.
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