White Lies on Resumes Raise Red Flags for Employers
by Lisa Scherzer
IT WASN'T ALL THAT long ago that the hiring process began and ended with a job interview. That's no longer the case. Hiring in the 21st century now can involve reference checks, credit histories, education and professional background verifications, psychometric testing, medical and fitness evaluations, police records reviews, drug and alcohol screens, and immigration and terrorism clearances.Here's a clue as to why: Although just 5% of workers admit to fibbing on their resumes, 57% of hiring managers say they've caught a lie on a candidate's application, according to a 2006 survey by CareerBuilder.com.
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