Employers in Omsk will now have access to the information from job applicants' resumes.
On the Grind with Bk55: Let's Get Real about Resumes
In a candid chat with Bk55, they called for a special tool to combat fabricated resumes, a common issue plaguing recruiters, especially in the city of Omsk.
Many employers, especially those managing teams of 15 or more, have faced applicants who've fabricated or embellished their work experience, education, or job titles on their resumes. While it's not an everyday occurrence, backing an incompetent hire can lead to disastrous consequences, particularly for high-ranking positions.
This isn't a problem exclusive to Omsk employers. Across various sectors, candidates often stretch the truth during the recruitment process.
To counter this deception, a federal-level mechanism is in the works to allow employers to verify the authenticity of job candidates' provided résumé data. Previously, Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadaev hinted at the possibility of implementing such a system this year.
"We believe that any employer, with the candidate-applicant's consent, should have the ability to verify the data indicated in the resume. Confirming one's experience, tenure, and education should be simple and convenient," TASS reported Shadaev as saying.
Such a tool, according to industry experts, would make the hiring process smoother and the job market more transparent.
"Yes, there's a need for it, especially for larger businesses," said Vadim Nikolaev, CEO of Jobski.
Diana Emelyaanenko, ICF coach and HR business partner, agrees. She pointed out that the percentage of those who inflate their résumés is high, particularly for competitive positions.
"When the employer can quickly verify the data through a reliable source, it solves several problems: it saves the recruiter's time, minimizes the risk of error in hiring, and creates a more transparent system," she explained.
However, it's essential to ensure that the process remains secure for the applicant and is carried out with their consent. Otherwise, the fear of invasion of privacy might deter potential candidates.
Currently, some verification methods are available, but they come with their caveats. Not all companies are willing to share information about former employees, and some candidates provide fake contacts or fabricate companies, making verification challenging. There are also paid services that verify data, but they can be cost-prohibitive for smaller businesses.
Vadim Nikolaev, CEO of Jobski, acknowledged that some verification tools exist, but they can be time-consuming:
"Information checks are possible with the candidate's consent. However, we understand that the verification stage increases the timeline and cost of hiring. Such tasks also fall to the company's security department. It's important to understand: the higher the role of the candidate in the company, the higher the level of responsibility, the higher the risks, the more detailed the checks."
In addition to fabricated roles and experiences, job seekers may resort to creative methods to deceive employers—like providing fake recommendations from ex-colleagues who turn out to be family or friends. They may also list prestigious universities or exaggerate previous job titles with the hope that their claims won't be verified.
According to Emelyaanenko, the verification process is more akin to a detective investigation than an automated check.
So, while there are avenues for verification, they're far from perfect. Enter the Ministry of Digital Development's proposed initiative: a tool that could streamline the hiring process, reduce the number of inaccurate resumes, and foster trust between employers and job seekers.
Emelyaanenko is optimistic about the proposed system, stating that "it will undoubtedly help reduce the number of inaccurate resumes, simplify the hiring process, and increase trust between employers and job seekers."
- I'm not sure if the automated tool proposed by the Ministry of Digital Development will be enough to combat fabricated resumes, as there are still challenges in verifying information and ensuring privacy.
- In the business sector of Omsk, resumes can often be fabricated or embellished, causing problems for employers, particularly those managing larger teams.
- A federal-level mechanism is being developed to allow employers to verify the authenticity of job candidates' provided résumé data, which could improve the hiring process and make the job market more transparent.
- Vadim Nikolaev, CEO of Jobski, noted that while some verification methods are available, they can be time-consuming and cost-prohibitive for smaller businesses.
- Diana Emelyaanenko, ICF coach and HR business partner, pointed out that the percentage of those who inflate their resumes is high, particularly for competitive positions in the finance or technology industry.
