Is the length of a resume significant?

I've lied on my resume for the length of time I was with my previous employer...?

  • Apparently, the person interviewing me had a family member who worked for my previous employer and eventually go caught in a lie for the length of my employment.. not only that I ...show more

  • Answer:

    What negative things would be said other than you lied about the length of time you were employed. Do nothing if it gets brought up then answer the question honestly. It's always the best policy to be honest but frankly, many people bend the truth on resumes.

QCMPGO6WHXU6F3OT4FYU6B5RVM at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

own up to it and update your resume

sedatedeyes209

Be prepared to be terminated, as falsification is definately a terminable offense. If you are confronted directly about it, do not perpetuate the lie--grow up and own up. It is never okay to lie on your resume, as many employers do verifications. Update your resume to reflect the truth of your employment history so this situation does not happen again with your next employer. You are in the wrong here, so if you're looking for some kind of retaliation or defense, there isn't one.

NM

Tell your employer that you are very very sorry. That the only reason you did it was because you wanted to work there so badly. Tell them that you will make it up to them anyway you can; up to and including a pay cut (until you have the experience you indicated on your resume).

FreeRadical

tell the truth about it next time. Even if she didn't say negative things about you, a lie on thr resume is enough for an employer to not hire someone. I wouldn't hire someone who lied on a question as easy as length of time on a job. Honesty is a big thing to employers and that is an easy one to verify

tera_duke

If you are approached say that it was a mistake. If not keep your mouth shut and stay under the radar.

Mrs. T

Nothing you can do sunny, I'm sorry to say. The damage is done. Look elsewhere and tell the truth this time. It ain't worth lying about this stuff....they have ways of finding out.

lou b

Try somewhere else. But make sure that there are no more lies in your resume.

Big Bobby Clobber

get another job

panda112

Deny Deny Deny!! (or find another job opportunity) I think everyone has lied on their resume sometime in their life

DeeDee

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.