Making good hiring decisions is always challenging because applicants actively work to present an idealized picture of their work history. Almost 80% of job seekers lie during the interview process, and close to half lie on their resumes. Whether embellishing accomplishments and job responsibilities or leaving significant gaps between jobs, it’s up to you to get to the truth! Former employers are also unlikely to share information you need to know about prospective employees because they don’t want the risk of a lawsuit if you pass on an otherwise qualified candidate.
