Hey, I don't know how to help you here but let me give you some advice. Maybe you don't have to fake anything. Studying can be rewarding and can give you great opportunities in the future. I get what this sub is about, but I think studying is better than living that way. I may be wrong tho, if you want to fake the degree I'm sure someone can hep. If they catch you however..
this post was submitted on 23 Sep 2022
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Seriously, don't do this. Fudging things on an application is one thing. I did that to avoid disclosing that I left a previous job because I struggled to perform well. But flat out lying on a job application like this could get you in hot water. Even if you do manage to fool HR, you will likely spend the whole of the job stressing out that someone will discover that you got the job under false pretenses.
I was told to lie on Twitter when trying to get a job... seems like something that needs to be done to me
In my experience lying doesn't need to be done at all. I approach jobs/interviews with fit in mind for me. I am not pitching myself just informing them of my skills, work style, etc. Knowing that I am not creating unreasonable expectations of what I can do means that I can be confident on day 1. For me bringing piece of mind is way more important than some job that I wasn't even qualified for.
sometimes u just need a job tho
Yeah, I have been there. I've spent all of my free time going place to place looking for any work that suited me. Found restaurant work, janitor work, random labor, and finally, while doing combinations of those and volunteer work in my field, something that paid in my field. Just a strategy and how I wanted to live my life. You do you if you see a better path.
It depends on the field and the employer. Some will definitely not do any verification. I wouldn't go any further than a simple, 'Yes I have [degree]' though. Having fraudulent documents made up takes you into a new category of breaking the law. Also, nobody wants your paper records anymore. Anything short of changing the university database and you might as well do it yourself.
Having a degree, I have very little respect for them and don't even look at it when I am included in hiring decisions especially since requiring degrees perpetuates inequities. Maybe focus on developing the skills for the job you want? That's what can't be faked and has actual value.
What kinds of jobs are you looking for? There might be someone here who has good advice for getting one without a degree.
Just get a college degree. It is actually very rewarding to learn about a topic you are interested in.
Absolutely true but i have the feeling OP doesn't come from a country where that level of education is free or accessible to everyone.
Don't fake a college degree but I started a Software Development company in Canada where I hire my friends for resume experience. You don't get paid, but it's a real company and I'll vouch for you if any background agency calls. Hit me up if you're interested.
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