Although it may seem absurd, lie on CV it is a practice that, unfortunately, many people implement or have already implemented. The contexts are many, but the common thread is always and only one: trying to occupy a job position falsifying the real possibilities to get that job.
The cases of lies and lies in the CV fortunately they are not that frequent, also thanks to the advent of social networks (such as LinkedIn) which allow you to have a precise picture of a candidate's situation. This way, companies still have the benefit of the doubt and may reserve the right to ask for more information on previous experience and training.
Lies in the CV: there are also illustrious cases
Let's start from an assumption: lying on your CV can have two possible meanings. The first concerns the insertion of real ones bogus data and that have no match in reality; the second instead concerns an exaggeration of the real competences of the individual, who in truth knows less than what he has declared.
Clamorous was the case of Ramesh Tainwala, CEO of Samsonite and member of this company since 1995, who included in his CV a brilliant doctorate in Business Administration, in reality never obtained and therefore completely bogus.
As it is easy to see, the cases can also refer to illustrious cases, for people who would not even have concrete reasons for lying on their CV. In any case, however, it is common even among common candidates to exaggerate in order to deceive the employer.
The risks
The risks for a lie in the CV are of a potentially nature criminal, as a lie in the CV states crime. This is because it is one fraud to all effects. But what is the risk?
In the first place, there is obviously the risk of direct dismissal by the company. Secondly, since it is a scam, the lying candidate could risk up to 3 years in prison and fines of 2000 euros. In the case of works obtained with competition publicimprisonment can amount to a maximum of 2 years. In the case of a private instead the company could also opt for a full compensation of wages unduly received, and may also require the collection of a fine for damages suffered.
There is an important aspect to specify. Since it is not a well-defined crime with precise limits, it is always up to the law to study the case specific and give conclusive feedback. These criminal risks are therefore indicative, and must be contextualized on a case-by-case basis.
Is it worth it?
Obviously, the answer is a resounding “NO”. Lying, inserting misleading information in such an important document as a CV never pays. Be yourself, show the best of you and your aptitudes in the resume. Sincerity is the best weapon in these cases. Recruiters will certainly be able to appreciate your qualities without you having to resort to any "tricks" to give a vision of yourself that does not correspond to reality. Be convincing and demonstrate that what is expressed in the CV really corresponds to your experience.
