resumé inflation

Definition of "resumé inflation"
  1. The act of embellishing or falsifying credentials or experiences on one's resumé to appear more qualified for a job
How to use "resumé inflation" in a sentence
  1. Detecting resumé inflation is critical for ensuring the right candidate is hired.
  2. He faced penalties for his resumé inflation when his fictitious degree was discovered.
  3. Her achievements seemed impressive until they realized it was just resumé inflation.

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