Here’s How To Spot A Lie On A Resume

As a hiring manager, you have only a limited amount of time to find the best candidates for all your open positions. While there’s no way to know exactly how a potential employee may perform down the line, there are some secrets to help interviewers spot when a candidate is being less than truthful. Keep reading for American StaffCorp’s tips on spotting resume lies during the hiring process.

 

Unclear Start and Stop Dates

Do you see a lot of candidates who list their employment dates in the most general terms possible? If a potential employee says they held a position from 2012 to 2014, you don’t really know if they worked at the company for two years or just over a year (December 2012 to January 2014, for example). Don’t be afraid to push a candidate for more straightforward responses to these types of questions.

Using “I” Language

There’s nothing wrong with candidates who tout their own accomplishments. However, if workers don’t acknowledge the others who helped them on their way to the top, it could indicate that they’re taking credit for things they didn’t do. The best prospective employees note when something was a group achievement rather than an individual one and recognize those who helped them succeed.

Long Gaps Between Jobs

Even the most talented employees are occasionally out of work for a period of time. While the occasional spell of unemployment is nothing to be concerned about, candidates with multiple gaps between positions may have a habit of jumping ship – or getting fired. Additionally, companies should be wary of candidates who went from holding low-level positions to holding high-levels ones in a short amount of time, as they might not be telling the truth about their titles.

 

Find Better Candidates with American StaffCorp

Finding long-term, high-performing employees can be easier said than done. At American StaffCorp, we created our temp-to-hire program as a way of giving companies a chance to evaluate workers before bringing them on for the long haul. Whether you’re looking for clerical, industrial, or professional candidates, you can trust our team to be in your corner. Contact us today for more information.

 

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