Have you ever used a fake reference for a job?

[Anonymous]

Have you ever used a friend or lied about the position your reference was in? E. g put them down as a supervisor when they weren't.

[jennifer_bloom]

I used a half fake reference. I told my old employer to lie about the year I worked for him and my income and I fulfilled two roles at the company but I told him to only discuss the roles I was good at and omit the functions I was not good at that I did at my old job.

[kylee2437]

I haven’t but you definitely should if anything. I’ve definitely lied on my resume before but I could handle the work that I signed up for by lying

[Asker]

In a way im not lying about my skill set. It's just i really hated my last bosses, so i figured it's better to ask a friend i worked with who i can trust.

[kylee2437]

@asker I recommend doing it honestly. Just make sure it’s a good friend

[Fireguy17]

No I haven't.
Too easy to check up on it.
Lying on an application vs not having the strongest resume is the worst offence.
No company that checks would ever hire you.

[Spongebobssocks]

Yup😂 and it works lol

[Asker]

Haha, nice

[Spongebobssocks]

👍🏻

[exitseven]

never. but I know it goes on

[Anonymous]

No, id always be wondering if I got found out.

[jahaims]

Yeah

[Jmmmfi4]

Probably