The Rise of “Resume Botox”: Over One in Four Canadian Workers and Job Hunters Admit to Downplaying Their Experience, as Many Don’t Want to Appear Overqualified

2026-03-23 - 12:10

TORONTO -- Botox might be best known for smoothing wrinkles to look younger, but a growing number of Canadians are applying the same philosophy to their resumes. New research from Employment Hero, the global AI-powered employment platform, finds 28% of Canadian workers and job seekers have downplayed their work experience - on their resume, LinkedIn profile or in job interviews – with many wanting to avoid appearing overqualified. Read More