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Is Your Co-Worker a 'Workplace Catfish'? An Expert Explains How to Uncover the Truth — Before You Pay the Price. The rise in remote work and virtual interviews can make it difficult to catch job seekers with bad intentions.

By Amanda Breen Edited by Jessica Thomas

Key Takeaways

  • Many Americans feel unqualified for the jobs they want, so they're getting creative with their resumes.
  • Natalie Boren, senior vice president of recruitment and advisory firm Career Group Companies, reveals how hiring managers can protect their companies.

If you find the job hunt daunting, you're not alone: 39% of Americans actively searching for a job fear potential employers would deem them underqualified for the roles to which they're applying, according to a study commissioned by Adecco Group and conducted by OnePoll, per Talker Research.

So, some job seekers are taking matters into their own hands, stretching the truth (or obscuring it altogether) during the hiring process.

Related: The Critical First 100 Days of Onboarding — What You're Likely Overlooking That Could Make or Break Your New Hire

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