Only one in five HR professionals feels very confident in identifying fabricated details on job applications, an Equifax survey finds. Meanwhile, 71% have encountered misleading information, most often around employment history, educational background, and credentials. Facing widespread AI-generated resumes, HR teams risk hiring unqualified candidates, costing time and resources. Ten percent of applicants admit to lying on resumes, with 92% never caught. To combat deception, 76% of HR pros leverage AI for initial screening, background checks, and watchlist monitoring. Experts recommend combining automated verification tools, pattern analysis, and human oversight to enhance accuracy and fairness in the hiring process.
