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Faking Resume/Lying About Work

Pretty much as the title suggests, but has anyone had any luck with faking their resume or lying about their work history? I've been out of work for a few years due to health reasons, but in the interim I went back to school and finished my degree. Despite putting out numerous applications, I've had no luck; I either get passed over or I don't get a call back which has been extremely discouraging. I'm at the point where I'm thinking about listing my old job as my current job which would buy me a few years of reliability on paper, but I'm not sure if there's any real risk of a potential employer finding out I'm lying. I've even thought about making up a company and listing that. Any and all feedback is appreciated. I want to work, but the hoops that need to be jumped through make it…


Pretty much as the title suggests, but has anyone had any luck with faking their resume or lying about their work history? I've been out of work for a few years due to health reasons, but in the interim I went back to school and finished my degree.

Despite putting out numerous applications, I've had no luck; I either get passed over or I don't get a call back which has been extremely discouraging.

I'm at the point where I'm thinking about listing my old job as my current job which would buy me a few years of reliability on paper, but I'm not sure if there's any real risk of a potential employer finding out I'm lying.

I've even thought about making up a company and listing that.

Any and all feedback is appreciated. I want to work, but the hoops that need to be jumped through make it feel like it's impossible in my current situation.

Thanks in advance!

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