Don't Embellish or Lie During the Application Process
Lying on an application may help you get the job, but could cost you later.
Many applicants try to increase their chances of landing a job by embellishing -- or downright lying about -- their experience or credentials. Although this may help them get the job, it is a risky strategy for a number of reasons.
Employees Who Lied Can Be Fired
Most obviously, if your employer ever finds out that you lied, you might get fired for it. This is especially likely if you lied about something relevant to the job, such as falsely claiming to have a college degree or a required license. And you might have a more difficult time landing a new job with the black mark of a termination on your record.
Employees Who Lied Can't Sue Their Employers
There is another serious consequence: If your employer violates your legal rights and you decide to sue, you might lose your case -- or receive much less compensation for your damages than you otherwise would have -- because of your falsehoods. If the employer can show that it wouldn't have hired you had it known of your lies, you probably won't even get a chance to present your claims. Courts have generally found that employees who lied to get a job cannot later come to court and claim the employer did them wrong.
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