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What do others think about lying to get a

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More ordinary people expressing their views and frustrations…….

“Those who stand for the truth usually find themselves standing ALONE!!! Truth or lie is to often related to perception. Perception can be influenced. Material fact is the only thing that can be really judged as being true or false. Most job applications are used to weed out applicants. Kinda like "Anything you say can and WILL be used AGAINST you!! Honesty is an emotion not a job hunting tool. They can only verify facts not honesty or truth. Put down facts that verify in your favor!!!! This whole article screems HR is a waste of assets becuase they want it easy. Somebody complained about the cost associated lying for the business. Hey too bad, they are the ones that are hiring and most likely they are hiring because they lied to the guy/girl that vacated the position.”

“People lie because employers want unrealistic qualities. like for bartenders no one wants someone with no experience they all want one year so you have to lie and say you have a year of experience otherwise you dont even get looked at. its just like renting for the first time. if everyone one want one year experience how the hell are you really going to get it?”

“ Let me applaud every one who has had a 'light bulb' moment and realized that yes,' enhancing' your resume is the BEST way to go about pursuing that dream job. Sure, lie if you must on your resume. Your intentions are genuine. So what if they do a background check and find out you fabricated some things?? There are 10,000 more companies that you can apply to, that's what!
Don't waste your time worrying about that. Nobody is looking out for you but you. Do away with that spirit of timidity but be an example of courage in action. Nice guys finish last- don't be that guy. That’s how what's his face ended up winning the 1 million in Survivor simply by using his wits, not by breaking his back and worrying about people discovering his little lies.”

“I have an associates of business degree in office management. I cannot get a job because I do not have any work related job experience. I have not worked in 14 years. I had to lie on my resume that said I had a recent work history to get the minimum wage job that I have now. If I didn't lie I would never have any job.”