I think I’m going to lie on my resume.

I graduated in August 2023 with a B.S. in Public Relations and Advertising and for the life of me cannot get a job. I’ve had 5 interviews so far.

I have a feeling I’d have far more luck getting a job if they believed I was currently employed.

I have a family friend who owns a popular bar in my city and said I can use them as a job reference for any title that I think would look good for my resume and say that I’m currently employed with them.

My only concern is that this adds an extra layer of anxiety around interviews because i’m a shitty liar, and background checks could also be an issue.

But i seriously need a fucking job and I’m living at home with my parents running out of savings.

Thoughts?