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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DON'T do it!  It's fraud, isn't it?  Well, it's a pretty serious lie.

[b]I really question your moral character that you're even thinking about it.[/b]
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OP here, the only reason I would consider this is because I'll have my masters in August and if I apply now, I probably won't hear back from prospective employers until August or later when the degree is completed. [/quote]

Don't lie - if they find out prior to hiring you - you may be banned from the company all together. I've also seen it happen where there were problem employees (or people who politically fell out of favor) and to get rid of him/her easier, HR went back and checked EVERYTHING, looking for a lie and a reason to fire.

Don't be so sure a company won't call you back w/expected graduation date in August. I've seen many instances of companies waiting for the graduate to finish (roughly 4 in the last year in my department alone). [b]Also - the hiring process can take a while. So if you're applying now, even if you already had the degree, it might not all work out until August anyway.[/b][/quote]

Aside from the fact that it's just wrong, I also think the bolded is a good point.  And it's almost July.  People are going on vacation, things are slowing down in many workplaces.  Chances are many employers wouldn't be ready to bring you in immediately anyway.  Seems like lying is all risk for very little reward.[/quote]

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