Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster.
If you’ve ever wondered how closely employers actually check resumes, you’re not alone. Recent Monster research shows many job seekers believe verification is inconsistent and that belief is shaping how people present themselves in today’s hiring market.
According to Monster’s Credibility Gap Report, a national survey of more than 1,000 U.S. job seekers, 13% admit they have recently lied or included misleading information on a resume.
At the same time, 56% believe employers only “sometimes” verify resume details, and just 20% think employers verify details most of the time.
That mismatch…
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