In a recent CareerBuilder survey, HR and hiring managers were asked to identify the most ridiculous fabrications they have spotted on applicants' resumes. Here are 10 of the worst whoppers they have ever seen. Outlandish Resume LiesA recent CareerBuilder survey found that 58 percent of hiring managers and HR professionals have found a lie on a candidate’s resume, and 33 percent of the 2,188 respondents said lying on resumes has increased in this post-recession job market. Aside from the ‘standard’ lies like fudging dates of employment, embellishing a job title, or claiming greater responsibilities, respondents found some truly laughable whoppers that stuck with them over time. Here are the most unusual lies employers caught on candidates’ resumes. In-depth: For a deeper look at the lies people tell on their resumes read the full article: IT Resumes: Lies, Half-truths and Embellishments.The Name GameImage by ThinkStockThis prospective employer included job experience that was actually his father’s. Both the father and son had the same name – except one was Senior, one was Junior.The Minister of PropagandaImage by ThinkStockIn this country you can be anything you want to be if you work hard enough, except perhaps, the assistant to the prime minister of a country with no prime minister. That’s exactly what this guy did however. This diplomat claimed to be the assistant to the prime minister of a foreign country that doesn’t have a prime minister. Do a Google search for goodness sake or ask Siri or Cortana.Foul ShotImage by ThinkStockThis particular applicant claimed to have been a high school basketball free throw champion. Why? We have no idea. In any case, he admitted it was a lie in the interview.Olympic Medalist in MisinformationImage by ThinkStockTalk about going for the gold. This individual claimed to have been an Olympic medalist. The Doghouse SupervisorImage by ThinkStockThis prospective employee claimed to have been a construction supervisor. However, the interviewer learned the bulk of his experience was in the completion of a doghouse some years prior. Thankfully he didn’t use the dog as a reference.The Math ProdigyImage by ThinkStockThis poor individual claimed to have 25 years of experience at age 32. Maybe he needs to remove math skills from his LinkedIn profile?The Name DropperImage by ThinkStockThis person thought name dropping would do the trick; they claimed to have worked for 20 years as the babysitter of known celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Madonna, etc. No such luck however.The 3 Time No ShowImage by ThinkStockThis worker listed three jobs over the past several years. When the employers/references were contacted, the interviewer learned that the applicant had worked at one position for two days, another job for one day, and not at all for the third. If at First You Don’t Succeed Image by ThinkStockAnd finally this eager beaver applied twice for the same position and provided different work history on each application. In-depth: For a deeper look at the lies people tell on their resumes read the full article: IT Resumes: Lies, Half-truths and Embellishments.Déjà VuImage by ThinkStockYet another applicant applied to a position with a company who had just terminated him. He listed the company under previous employment and indicated on his resume that he had quit. Maybe he thought they wouldn’t notice? Related content brandpost How an Indian real-estate juggernaut keeps growing by harnessing the power of zero A South Indian real-estate titan is known for the infinite variety and impressive scale of its projects, but one of its most towering achievements amounts to nothing literally. By Michael Kure, SAP Contributor May 31, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Hybrid working: the new workplace normal IT leaders discuss how a more broadly dispersed workforce impacts device deployment, connectivity, and the employee experience, even as more workers return to the office. By Michael Krieger May 31, 2023 5 mins Remote Work opinion Can you spot the hidden theme of CSO’s Future of Cybersecurity summit? By Beth Kormanik May 31, 2023 2 mins Events Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence case study How IT leaders use EV tech to fuel the transport revolution in Kenya Many African nations are starting to invest in electric vehicle (EV) transportation as a means to broaden access and help keep pace with global environmental initiatives. In Kenya, strides are being made despite industry and tech leaders grappling to By Vincent Matinde May 31, 2023 5 mins CIO CTO Emerging Technology Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe