The Economic Times

Should you fake your rsum and lie in an interview? This laid off employee's experience has the Internet talking

Hiring bias against resume gaps is driving a surge in strategic deception. Job seekers now use ghost companies and stretched dates to bypass picky recruiters. While some bypass shallow background checks, the risk of at-will termination remains high. As AI-driven verification evolves, these shortcuts face a narrowing window. For many, lying is a desperate response to a broken, unforgiving job market.