ENTRYSPACESThe temptation to exaggerate comes from panic. Better framing solves more than fabrication does, and it does not leave the candidate carrying a lie.
When people feel locked out of work, exaggeration starts to look practical. That is understandable. It is also a sign that the tool in front of them is not doing the real job.
Fabrication is usually a product failure
If a system cannot help someone recognise and frame what is already true, it quietly pushes them toward invention. That might produce a shinier document, but it also creates stress, inconsistency, and a risk that shows up later in interviews.
- Invented numbers are hard to defend
- Fake job titles create follow-up questions the candidate cannot answer cleanly
- Overwritten CV language often sounds borrowed instead of lived
Truthfulness needs structure
The better approach is suggest, then confirm. Show stronger wording. Offer realistic metric ranges. Ask the user what is actually true. Keep the framing strong, but keep the facts owned by the candidate.
People do not need more permission to pretend. They need better help turning real life into credible evidence.