Embellish or lie strategically so you don't get caught. The author of Dress For Success had interesting stories. He used his contacts to acquire and verify old resumes of top corporate managers. But he had to shitcan the project because so many lied.
One guy had an employment gap from being in prison. So he wrote to U.S. companies in Iran after the fall of the Shah. When he found a company where nobody replied, he said he worked there and increased profits by 33%.
Don't lie indiscriminately. Have a good reason for lying (to cover an employment gap or include an essential qualification). Lie as little as possible, and not about things that can be easily checked (like degrees or previous employers).
One guy had an employment gap from being in prison. So he wrote to U.S. companies in Iran after the fall of the Shah. When he found a company where nobody replied, he said he worked there and increased profits by 33%.
Don't lie indiscriminately. Have a good reason for lying (to cover an employment gap or include an essential qualification). Lie as little as possible, and not about things that can be easily checked (like degrees or previous employers).