Hilarious People (And Animals) Who Probably Lied On Their Resume, But Somehow Still Got The Gig
The resume fib is a classic! It's almost like a rite of passage in the job hunt—everyone wants to seem more polished on paper than they feel in real life. But the real test comes when the boss calls your bluff.
These stories are pure gold—people claiming mad Excel skills only to freeze up in front of a spreadsheet, or swearing they’re calendar pros until they accidentally delete the entire month’s appointments. Sometimes honesty really is the best policy, but hey, we all need a little padding when chasing that dream job. Got any wild resume exaggeration stories yourself?
They Make It Look So Easy At The Fair
Cotton candy seems like the easiest, fluffiest treat until you actually try to make it yourself or run one of those machines. It's way trickier than just spinning sugar around a stick!
The machines need just the right heat and speed, and if the sugar isn’t the right type or the machine’s even a little off, you get a sticky, gooey mess instead of that perfect cloud of sweetness. Add a line of impatient kids watching you fumble, and yep—that’s a recipe for stress overload!
Have you ever tried making cotton candy yourself or just stuck to the fair versions?
When You Choose The Wrong Contractors
Many apps promise to help you find the best contractors or repair experts for your home projects, but they don't always deliver.
At least they made an effort to explain what it was supposed to be, to avoid any misunderstanding.
Most Intimidating Job Interview Ever
Catching a job interview in a public place can be a rare treat since you get to listen as someone tries to spin their lies with confidence.
This pigeon likely isn't an expert at scavenging trash and is just decent at bothering tourists, but his managers won’t realize it until it’s too late.
Trying To Blend In With Your Qualified Coworkers
Falsifying your resume usually means you have to maintain the deception after getting hired—if that means acting like a dinosaur, so be it.
But avoid lying about things you simply can't become, like Rachel Dolezal did when she falsely identified as Black and became the head of Spokane’s NAACP.
It's A Catastrophe
Occasionally, you can remain unqualified for quite a while without raising suspicion—if you blend in and imitate your coworkers' actions.
This cat has perfected that skill and appears far friendlier than the lion statues nearby.
This cat has mastered the art of it and looks way more approachable than the lion statues.
Don't Hire That Third-Party Home Inspector
In all seriousness, it is awful that this family is without a home thanks to a natural disaster. But you know they're looking around at their neighbor's roofs wondering what home inspector they all used that you passed over.
It just goes to show that a little extra screening at the start will avoid a major headache in the end.
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You Even Lied About Your Foundational Skills
It might be okay to stretch the truth if your job is something low-risk, but claiming you can lay bricks and then being asked to build a building's foundation is a recipe for disaster.
The only thing these bricks are supporting is the fake confidence of the employee who lied.
How Do I Turn On The Bluetooth?
The Apple Bluetooth mouse can be really frustrating. It often won't connect, the battery dies quickly, and the charging port is on the bottom, which makes using it awkward.
This hamster might actually get more done than an $80 mouse.
The Barking Butcher
A big part of faking skills on your resume is being able to think on your feet when it counts. Using a knife is easy, but perfectly filling and wrapping a sausage takes real skill. This dog is giving it their all, and honestly, they might be better at it than I am.
Keep an eye on this pup — he's a pro at making honey garlic breakfast sausages.
Not Even Attempting To Complete The Job Requirements
Some people stop trying the moment they're past the three-month probation. As soon as the paycheck is guaranteed, all effort disappears.
He’s not even making an effort to look threatening. This dog is practically greeting intruders. That sign is completely pointless.
