Some candidates intentionally exaggerate or fabricate their educational background, work experience, vocational skills, and other information in order to obtain better job opportunities during the job search process. Here are some common methods and cases of resume fraud:
1. Exaggerating educational background:
Method: Falsifying academic qualifications, degrees, or exaggerating one's academic achievements, awards, etc.
Case: Liu joined Z company and was asked to provide a university diploma because he needed to be promoted to manager. But after promotion, the company found that his management ability was average and he often made mistakes. So the company suspected him of falsifying his education and conducted a background check. As a result, his educational information could not be found on the China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Press website. When asked by email about the institution, the school said that the candidate's name could not be found through the school system, and relevant educational information could not be found through the certificate number. Even the format of the graduation certificate provided and the name of the principal were incorrect, so a red light warning was issued. Z Company dismissed Liu on the grounds of academic fraud and did not provide any economic compensation, as Liu only signed a labor contract with him based on his educational background. Now that the academic fraud violates the true meaning of the contract, the contract is invalid and the termination is not inappropriate.
2. Fabricating work experience:
Method: Fabricating or concealing one's work experience, including position, job content, work results, etc
Case: The candidate provided their employment experience at [XX Technology Co., Ltd.] from October 2017 to August 2019, but couldn't find it on their own. They then contacted the candidate to collect supporting evidence. The social security shows that the payment period for a certain technology company was from November 2017 to March 2019. Later, our company contacted the candidate to confirm, and they stated that they should have resigned in early April, so there is a significant difference in the time. Red light warning.
3. Provide false proof from:
Method: Providing false witnesses
Case: The candidate provided a superior witness with the name Zhang San and phone number 12345678912. Our company verified through three elements that the contact information is the candidate's own and has confirmed with the candidate that the contact information is correct; After our company called the contact information, the other party cooperated with our company as Zhang San for background investigation. Our company collected the company email from him, but he did not reply. Therefore, a red light warning will be issued for candidates who provide false references.
These fraudulent methods not only violate the principle of integrity, but also harm the interests of enterprises and society. Therefore, we should firmly oppose any form of fraudulent behavior and advocate for a social atmosphere of integrity, fairness, and transparency. At the same time, companies and recruitment agencies should also strengthen background checks to ensure the authenticity and reliability of the recruited talents.