Actually, knowing other languages is an asset. For example, in Canada, knowing French is definitely something a lot of employers would see as an advantage. Also Chinese, Tagalog, Punjabi, etc because there are a lot of people from different counties here. Definitely an asset, but it's stupid to lie about it.

That makes sense. I was thinking that if the OP was going for a job that wasn't language-related, it seems odd to lie about knowing a language, since there are so many more...uh...'practical' things that one can lie about on a resume. With that being said, lying of a resume to begin with is just silly. Especially if its something that's easy to prove wrong (like a language).

I know at the retail company I work for you have to know Spanish to work in some of the nearby stores because there's such a high Spanish, Mexican, etc population.

OP lives in Texas. There is an extremely large Spanish population there, so businesses have to have someone who speaks Spanish to translate for others and communicate with that par of the community. If it was true it would have been helpful.

Ah didn't see the comment above. Nevermind, carry on.

Well, the OP lives in Texas. If it's anything related to customer service, he would definitely need to know Spanish. There's a lot of people in Texas that speak Spanish as their first language and prefer to speak it. Most people around these parts take it in high school as well.

Also, knowing many languages might show that you are intelligent and you learn easely. About languages or any other assets you have. It might not be directly connected to the job you want, but it still counts in for an avaluation of your personality.

Lol! Can we say "pendejo"??

I could just picture that happening. As OP is walking in and about to sit down, the employer speaks in Spanish and the OPs feet turn in the other direction. haha

Yeah, but there's a difference between a little embellishment and flat-out lying about knowing an entire language.

True. Plenty of people lie about all sorts of things. Like I said, prepare for the consequences.

"A little embellishment" is saying you speak Spanish fluently when your skills are mediocre. Saying you speak Spanish when you don't have any skills at all is pure stupidity, especially if you will actually need the language on the job.

While "conversational" is not quite fluent, it was downright asinine for the OP to even suggest that he/she even knew the language. Still a terrible idea.

Actually, no. I've never lied on my CV and I've never had any difficulty finding a job. Don't be the idiot who everyone laughs at who can't do the job they were hired for.

Jesus I didn't see this and posted almost the exact thing almost word by word. Lmao

I'm truly truly sorry about your cat 25. I have a cat and dog I will protect to the end. losing a pet is so sad, i understand your pain.