Not everyone does it, but it’s a practice done by more candidates than ever. To boost their competitive edge, many job seekers have resorted to lying. They embellish their resumes, fudge on their applications and fib during interviews. What keeps the problem so prevalent is the fact that many of these deceptions go by undetected. So how do you, the hiring manager, make sure that what you see is truly what you get? The key is to understand where and how candidates misrepresent themselves and apply common-sense practices that will clarify or even weed out inaccuracies. More...