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“Many businesses take background checks very seriously, which is made even easier thanks to increased online transparency and social media.
“Once untruthfulness has been discovered, candidates’ professional credibility has been damaged, and their chances of landing the job will be very slim to none, even though they might be ideal for the role.”
So you shouldn't believe what you've seen on Suits. Morris said even tiny "embellishments" on CVs can come back to bite you in the bum. Morris warns:
“If they’re successful in securing the job, and get caught later, it will most likely result in termination, damage the candidate’s reputation, and eliminate the option of obtaining a positive reference for future employment.”