I "dumbed down" my qualifications on my resume so I tell my new employer?
Asked by thebuffettour
My previous job title was General Manager but after going 4 months without an interview and being told that without a business degree I am considered underqualified to be a GM. I was also told that, having been a GM, I might be considered overqualified (or uncontent with) for lower management positions so I basically took of the GM and just extended my Plant Manger section to include the time I was GM. I have since gotten a job as production supervisor using the dumbed down resume but should I tell them that I actually have top level management experience and knowledge?

Best Answer:
In this case, it doesn't matter so much as to a name of a position but the responsibilities, experience and skills. It is not like you lie about something you did or didn't do, or some company you have or haven't worked. In this situation, the important part is skills/experience not a job title. I don't see any reason why you need or want to volunteer the information about "dumbing down" your resume. However, if you are seeking for greater responsibilities and roles in your current path, then either tell or demonstrate that you have the required skills for the next level and explain that you have experience for higher level management role in a prior capacity. Be considerate of your footing before pushing for higher position. You may want to wait until you have demonstrated your compatibility and let the new relationship gel more before pursuit. Best wishes.

You have a problem because you lied on your resume. However, if you have shown that you a reliable employee and are doing a good job, you may consider going to your boss and admitting that you omitted certain qualifications from your resume because of your job hunting experience. Your falsification is less serious because you did not exaggerate, and your boss may be happy to know that he has a more qualified employee than he thought. See what others tell you and then decide what to do. Don't take my advice immediately. Others may have better answers.
Answered by Serge M

Lying on your resume could get you fired for cause. It's likely that a company would only do that if you beefed up your resume rather than dumbed it down. I'd probably let it sit and rise through the ranks as time goes on. You should consider going back to school through a degree completion program, distance course or night school so you can have the degree that will substantiate your experience in employers' minds.
Answered by SouthernGirl