“Lied about everything on their resume…” Startup reveals how one candidate’s fake resume cost them over Rs 2 lakh

A Chandigarh startup faced a Rs 2 lakh loss and four months of disruption after hiring a candidate who allegedly faked his experience. Initially relying on gut feeling, the company learned a hard lesson when the employee's performance fell drastically short of claims. This incident has now made rigorous background checks mandatory for the firm.

“Lied about everything on their resume…” Startup reveals how one candidate’s fake resume cost them over Rs 2 lakh
A Chandigarh startup faced a Rs 2 lakh loss and four months of disruption after hiring a candidate who allegedly faked his experience. Initially relying on gut feeling, the company learned a hard lesson when the employee's performance fell drastically short of claims. This incident has now made rigorous background checks mandatory for the firm.