Ah, the internet. The only place where “meticulously crafted” resume bullet points meet the glorious, unfiltered chaos of TikTok trends. And speaking of bullet points that might have stretched the fabric of reality just a tad, allow us to introduce the latest viral sensation: the “Lied About My Qualifications” trend.
That’s right. People are taking to TikTok, armed with nothing but their phones and the crushing weight of societal expectations, to hilariously confess the little… *creative liberties* they’ve taken on their CVs or LinkedIn profiles. Think adding “Expert in Microsoft Excel” after successfully using the SUM function once, or listing “Project Management” because you organized a potluck.
Why is this blowing up? Because deep down, who among us hasn’t slightly – or perhaps significantly – exaggerated our “synergy optimization skills” or “proven track record of innovative solutioneering”? It’s the digital age’s version of claiming you can play the guitar after learning ‘Wonderwall’ chords. It taps into that universal imposter syndrome we all battle, especially when facing the soul-crushing black hole of online job applications.
Finally, a trend that encourages honesty… by first highlighting our collective dishonesty! It’s a beautiful, self-deprecating paradox that perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of trying to package our messy, human selves into corporate-approved jargon. So go forth, fellow internet dwellers, and laugh at the hilariously specific, cringe-inducing ways people are owning up to their resume fibs. Just maybe don’t tag your current boss.
