When employers find lies on an applicant's résumé, most will
A) ignore it, since almost all applicants exaggerate their qualifications.
B) call the applicant to discuss it.
C) refuse to hire the applicant, even if it means withdrawing a formal job offer.
D) keep the application active, but continue looking for other promising candidates.
E) assume that the applicant simply made a mistake.
Answer: C
Explanation: C) There can be harsh repercussions for lying on a résumé, and nearly all employers do some form of background checking, so it is not in your best interest to include false information on your résumé.
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