Episode
The Worst Fake Résumé We’ve Ever Seen
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- The Bad Hire Podcast
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 2560
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Summary
What happens when a “perfect” candidate can’t even flip a piece of toast? In Episode 41 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma react to another round of unbelievable listener-submitted hiring disasters—from fake résumés and sleeping employees to toxic managers and candidates who lie about where they’re from. This episode is packed with stories that prove a polished résumé means nothing if the skills—and character—aren’t real. You’ll hear: A chef whose entire résumé was fabricated An employee who literally slept under her desk A manager who promoted himself while the real boss was away A fake local who got caught in seconds during an interview An employee who disappeared after inventing excuse after excuse A culture-killing salesperson everyone was warned not to hire Every story comes with practical lessons about hiring, leadership, and why skipping your hiring process almost always comes back to bite you. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: Skills should always be verified—not assumed. Great résumés don’t replace real assessments. Character issues reveal themselves quickly. Following your hiring process protects everyone. One bad hire can impact an entire team. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod 🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire — Sponsored by BChex: Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered. www.bchex.io — 🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com