The Liars Index®, which tracks false education claims on resumes, was at an all time high in the back half of 2011, reaching a record 27.27%. For the first half of 2012, the degree of degree lying moderated to 20.69%, but the moving average of the prior two years held relatively steady, at 21.62%, vs. the 21.80% level of six months ago.
Reprinted with permission of Jude Werra, Jude M. Werra & Associates, Brookfield, WI
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