Ethical Issues About Lying on Job Applications
According to a report by ABC News, one in 10 people lie on their resume, but job applicants who lie can cost their potential employer time and money and gain an unfair advantage over people who are qualified for the job.
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Qualifications
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Lying about qualifications gives applicants an unfair advantage over people who have worked hard at school to gain legitimate qualifications. It also costs employers time and money if the untruthful job hunter lands the position and is incapable of doing the work.
Risk
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Making false claims about skills and qualifications could put other people’s well-being at risk, particularly if the job is in the health care profession. A candidate may also be putting his own and others health and well-being at risk if, for example, the job involves operating machinery.
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Considerations
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Lying on a job application is dishonest and disrespectful to prospective employers and co-workers. Employers are now becoming more savvy about detecting lies and there is a good chance of being found out if applicants are dishonest about their qualifications and experience.
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