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#RI-6ac8699a·2 months ago·
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Lookback: After accepting job offer

“Lied on resume to get job”

Got job, then forced to come clean about fabricated experience

What I wish I knew
"Verifying experience is common in some companies"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be honest on resume to avoid future issues"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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