{"id":3069,"date":"2013-06-07T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2013-06-07T06:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2026-03-01T21:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T03:08:31","slug":"3-things-you-should-never-lie-about-on-a-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/3-things-you-should-never-lie-about-on-a-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things You Should Never Lie About on a Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"rt-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"rt-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"rt-takeaways__list\">\n<li>3 Things You Should Never Lie About on a Resume requires strategic career positioning to maximize impact.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding industry-specific expectations helps align your background with employer requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Professional guidance in this area often yields measurable improvements in career outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Thoughtful application of these principles differentiates you from candidates who neglect these details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>You can call it an embellishment, exaggeration, or a fib \u2013 but at the end of the day, it\u2019s a lie.<\/b> A big fat lie on your resume to make you look like a more desirable candidate.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve all been told time and time again that we should never lie on our resumes, but we don\u2019t listen.<\/p>\n<p>So with the understanding that you will probably continue to lie about certain things on your resume (even if you think it\u2019s just an embellishment), I want to make sure you don\u2019t get caught in those lies.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get the obvious out of the way. This should go without saying but just to be on the safe side \u2013 never lie about something you\u2019ve never done. Don\u2019t list courses you haven\u2019t completed or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/how-can-you-find-a-job-without-experience\/\">make up jobs<\/a> to fill in gaps in your timeline. I also hope these thoughts have never crossed your mind.<\/p>\n<p>Moving into the more common lies (or embellishments, if you prefer). These are the top three pieces of information that you will lie about, but you really shouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h3>1.\u00a0Computer skills<\/h3>\n<p>Most job postings are really only looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/how-to-upgrade-your-skills-for-free\/\">basic technical skills <\/a>when it comes to the use of computers, but if you see the name of a program that you\u2019ve never (or rarely) used, don\u2019t mention it in your resume.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not saying you have to outwardly tell the hiring manager that you have no idea what they are talking about, I\u2019m saying you should ignore it.<\/p>\n<p>If the skill is incredibly important to the hiring manager, they will ask you about it during a phone or in-person interview. At that point, explain that you are not completely familiar with the program, but that you are confident that you will be able to gain proficiency quickly.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Program knowledge<\/h3>\n<p>You will often notice that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/blog\/how-to-beef-up-your-professional-development\/\">specified program knowledge<\/a> is designated as \u201can asset\u201d in job postings.<\/p>\n<p>The hiring manager is telling you that this is the program they use, if they don\u2019t have to train you in the program \u2013 that\u2019s great, but they are willing to train you if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>In this scenario, do not tell the hiring manager that you know how to use the program. Just think about it; you show up for your first day and sit down at your desk only to realize that you have no idea what you\u2019re doing. It\u2019s okay if you have no idea how to use the program, they will train you!<\/p>\n<p>If the program is a large part of the job itself and is listed as a required skill, don\u2019t apply for the role. You are clearly not qualified, and making the hiring manager believe that you are, will only hurt you moving forward.<\/p>\n<h3>3.\u00a0Industry knowledge<\/h3>\n<p>Many of us stick to the same field, but may jump into different industries.<\/p>\n<p>This is common practice in the professional world, especially when you\u2019re trying to find the role that you\u2019ll really excel in. When applying for roles in different industries, don\u2019t tell the hiring manager that you are familiar with the industry, or that you have past experience in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s make this clear \u2013 just because you\u2019ve stayed in a hotel, that doesn\u2019t mean you know anything about the hospitality and tourism industry. When hiring managers are seeking individuals with industry experience, they are looking for someone who has worked in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Every industry is different and the requirements of your role will change on a per industry basis.<\/p>\n<p>Also, in the case of many start-up companies, they are looking for someone with industry knowledge to lead them in the right direction for business development. Lying about your industry knowledge will reflect negatively on you, but it may also have a negative outcome on the business itself.<\/p>\n<p>Our #1 piece of advice will always be to remain completely truthful on your resume. However, it is unrealistic to assume that everyone will follow this advice while trying to get ahead in life. So if you\u2019re going to lie, just don\u2019t lie in situations where you will get caught.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 col-md-12 mb-3 mb-sm-0\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2 col-lg-10 offset-lg-1 col-md-12 mb-3 mb-sm-0\">\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">\n     Get job search ready <b>fast<\/b><br \/>\n     <\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-center\">Open new career opportunities with our professional resume writing services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.resumetarget.com\/packages-and-prices.php\" class=\"btn btn-md\">Get started<br \/>\n             <span class=\"ic-arrow-right-white\"><\/span><br \/>\n             <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways 3 Things You Should Never Lie About on a Resume requires strategic career positioning to maximize impact. 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