Hiring manager finds altered job dates and omitted role in application

4 articles · Updated · The Economic Times · May 7

The applicant reportedly hid a gap between January and April by extending one job’s end date and leaving out a short-term position.
The report says omitting a brief role may be acceptable, but changing dates is viewed as falsifying employment history and a major integrity concern in hiring.
It highlights a broader recruitment dilemma: candidates may smooth career gaps, but discovered distortions can trigger deeper scrutiny and jeopardise otherwise strong applications.

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