Because the job market is so fiercely competitive, it may be tempting to lie to increase your chances of getting the job you want.  Is it really a big deal, after all, if you fudge your experience to match the job qualifications, or exaggerate your education, or say you resigned from a job if you were really fired?Well, yes.  Employers are getting tougher when it comes to cross-checking information they see on resumes.  Hiring you is an investment, and they want to ensure they are making the right decision.Even if the employer believes your phony information, checks your references and still doesn’t find a discrepancy, and ultimately hires you, you may still be found out.  Let’s say, for instance, your new employer calls your old employer to get information needed for transferring your insurance policy.  They discover you have lied about your previous job title or experience level.  You could be fired!Don’t even think about inventing a fake degree.  It is simple for employers to check a college’s alumni list to ensure that you really did graduate – and most do.No matter how desperate you are for work, lying is always a terrible idea.  Your best bet is to hire a professional resume writing service to help present your (real) skills and qualifications in as positive a light as possible, and then dazzle them once you’ve gotten your foot in the door for an interview.

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