Two key reasons why people fake their CVs are:
- Competitive Job Market: In a highly competitive environment with many qualified candidates vying for limited positions, individuals may embellish or fabricate elements of their CV to stand out and improve their chances of securing a job interview or offer. They might exaggerate qualifications, work experience, or skills to meet job requirements and attract employer attention.
- Societal and Family Pressure: People sometimes feel intense pressure from societal norms or family expectations that equate career success with personal worth. This pressure can drive individuals to fake their CVs as a shortcut to gain social approval or to appear more successful, even if it means being dishonest about their professional background.
These reasons reflect both external competition and internal psychological/social factors motivating candidates to falsify CV information.
