Facing a Job Hunt Without Experience Certificates: Should I Consider Faking It?

Hi guys, I was a Marketing Executive in Dubai. I worked in a company and have 3 years of experience. In 2010, I had to leave Dubai because my mother was seriously ill and needed quick medical attention. In a hurry, I had to leave the company without properly resigning. The company closed in December 2010, and now I am looking for a job in India. I don't have any experience certificate. Should I create a fake certificate to get a good job? Currently, I am into a small real estate business but am interested in working in good companies in India. So guys, I need your help to find an answer for this situation.

The Importance of Authenticity in Job Applications

If you have the right knowledge, skills, and attitude, then I think there is no need to fake. Your work experience of 3 years in Dubai has taught you something in your area. So, using this experience and knowledge, venture out to get a job. Fake certificates and resumes may work for a while, but they don't promise to help you always. Instead, try to build your resume in a manner by which you can get a job. Remember, companies need people who are true and honest, and you would also want to be true to yourself.

Loads of thanks, Anu. I was upset and didn't know how to proceed. I do have the potential to move further, but it was the path—whether to fake it or go the rightful path. I am not used to the Indian job market since I was brought up in Dubai.

My view is in line with the one expressed by Ms. Anuradha as above. When you say you have three years of experience, you are still in the nascent stage of a long career ahead. It is always good to go with time-tested values. So do not think of faking or trying any unscrupulous thing of that sort. Speaking the truth is a time-tested value. An experience certificate may not be that much useful by itself. In the absence of it, you can still mention the period when you have worked in Dubai in your resume. If someone asks during an interview, you can explain as you have done above. Please keep with you your appointment letter, increment letter, payslips, and similar documents as proof of having worked in that company. These will be more than ample proof.

Good luck,

V. Raghunathan

Thank you, Raghu. As I mentioned in my situation, I had to quit Dubai immediately and don't have any documents except my business card and a brochure. The company paid me in cash; there were no transactions through the bank, and the appointment letter was conducted over the telephone. I spoke to my boss, and he advised me to tell the truth, stating that the company closed in 2010. Do you believe that being honest in the interview will benefit me?

Speaking truth helps; there is no doubt. Since you have been a Marketing Executive, you can try to get some certificates from some of your regular customers.

Regards,
V. Raghunathan

First of all, you should not have walked out of your earlier employer in Dubai. If you have no official documents as evidence of your service with them, try to get a conduct and service certificate signed by your boss in that organization and submit it as proof to the prospective employer. I will never advise you to create a fake certificate which, besides being a rank unethical/criminal act, can land you in a deeper mess at a later date.

Thanks.

Regards,
G. Hari

The Importance of Credibility in the Corporate World

Don't create fake certificates. Credibility is very important in the corporate world. My suggestion is to better explain your difficulties during your interview and try to convince the interviewer, please.

Regards,
S. Rajasekaran