The average job seeker admits their resume is only 72% accurate, survey finds.
iprospectcheck.com, a background check and screening solution company, surveyed 3,351 anonymous job seekers, asking how accurate their resume is. The average candidate admitted that their resume is only 72% accurate, meaning the other 28% of information is embellished, made up or inaccurate in terms of their skills or qualifications. Take a look at the data below, broken down across states.Â