Resume fraud is pervasive and has detrimental consequences, but researchers lack a way to study it. We develop and validate a
measure for empirically investigating resume misrepresentations purposely designed to mislead recruiters. In study 1, an initial
set of items designed to measure three theorized resume fraud dimensions (fabrication, embellishment, omission) are rated for
content validity. In study 2, job seekers complete the measure and its factor structure is evaluated. In study 3, another sample of
job seekers is surveyed to verify the measure’s factor structure and to provide evidence regarding construct validity. In study 4,
working adults who recently conducted a job search are surveyed to determine which individuals are more likely to commit
resume fraud and whether resume fraud relates to critical work behaviors. We confirm the three-factor structure of our measure
and offer evidence of construct validity by showing that socially desirable responding, Machiavellianism, moral identity, con-
scientiousness, emotional stability, and agreeableness are related to resume fraud. Additionally, we find that resume fraud predicts
reduced job performance and increased workplace deviance beyond deceptive interviewing behavior. Resume fraud is rarely
studied despite the negative impact it can have on job-related outcomes. Researchers can use this measure to explore further the
antecedents and outcomes of resume fraud and to advise recruiters on how to minimize it. We develop a measure focusing on
intentional resume misrepresentations designed to deceive recruiters. This is one of the first studies to examine the antecedents
and outcomes of resume fraud.

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• Assessing Intentional Resume Deception: Development and Nomological Network of a Resume Fraud Measure