Fraudulent CVs reflect bias of employers

A job seeker introduces herself at the job fair in Guangdong Ocean University on Nov 28. [Photo/yinsha.com]

New graduates will enter the job market soon, and some will bring with them faked or fraudulent curriculum vitae in a bid to improve their job prospects. This reflects the distorted view of employers which harms justice and fairness, says The Beijing Times on Thursday:

Fraud is nothing new in the job market. Faking CVs might be a low-cost investment in the short term but it is definitely a loss-maker in the long term, as it results in a loss of credibility, justice, fairness and other intangible values. But the low cost and potentially high rewards mean it will always be attractive to some.

It also seems unfair to stand on the moral high ground and criticize these counterfeiters for their deeds. They are usually those who have not much to attract potential employers with otherwise. In this sense, they are only responding to the prevailing social attitude in favor of the elite.

It is hard for job seekers to survive with honesty in a society that values certificates, CVs and the backgrounds of job seekers more than genuine qualifications and skills.

It is true that no one should risk their credibility for the sake of seeking a job, but more importantly there shouldn't be any grounds that encourage people to do so.

(China Daily 01/08/2016 page8)