I was advised to list my most recent job as current on my resume, even though I was recently laid off. Now that I'm receiving job offers and background checks are being initiated, I'm concerned that the employment history portion of the check will reveal the layoff and contradict my resume, potentially jeopardizing the offers. How likely is this to happen, and what can I expect?

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Just depends on what your resume says, what you said in interviews, and what the truth is. Ex: are you talking about a few weeks or 9 months?

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It's possible it will come to light. It depends on how thorough a background check they perform. If I found out a candidate was not truthful, I would not hire the person.

You know that awful pit in the bottom of your stomach feeling you have...and the stress you're feeling? This is a great wake up call and reminder to always be honest.

I hope you lead your life with integrity going forward. You'll be happier and you'll have fewer stressful situations.

Good luck!

However if this person is lucky and makes it through, they’ll likely continue the same behavior believing since it was okay last time, it’s fine to do so.

Who advised you to do this?

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