Nearly Half of Gen Z Is Lying on Job Applications

Nearly half of Gen Z is lying on job applications

The age cohort born between 1997 and 2012 was the most likely to lie or exaggerate on job applications, according to a report.

Nearly Half of Gen Z Is Lying on Job Applications

Nearly 50 percent of Gen Z admitted to lying on their job applications, significantly higher than their older co-workers, a new survey said.The age cohort born between 1997 and 2012 was the most likely to lie or exaggerate on their job applications, with 47 percent of young workers admitting to doing so in a career.io report.Why It MattersGen Zers have already earned a somewhat negative reputation in the workforce. In a recent Intelligent.com re…

Nearly Half of Gen Z Admit to Lying on Their Resumés — But Can You Really Blame Them?

Job hunting is tough, but a new survey shows that Gen Z is getting creative to land those gigs. According to ResumeBuilder.com, 46% of Gen Z applicants (ages 18–27) admitted to stretching the truth on their job applications. From boosting skill levels to faking job titles or claiming degrees they haven’t quite finished, the résumé padding game is real — and it's sparking a debate. RELATED: Jobs That Are A LOT Less Fun Than People Expect! Faking …