The consequences of lieing is immediate termination. Some people will withdraw themselves from consideration on that basis alone. Today, the internet, with all of its public information, is making it more difficult for individuals to make false claims without being found out. As recruiters become more adept at utilizing this resource, applicants are going to be forced to present more honest resumes. The recruitment function is under far greater scrutiny today than it was a decade ago.
Expectations are high.
Quantitative measures are demanded. But relatively few managers know what it is they want measured. Some cutting edge employment managers have attempted to manage expectations by creating a client service agreement with the managers who request their services. By setting a service agreement in place at the outset of the assignment, the client can give relevant and meaningful feedback at its conclusion. A service agreement is not a standard document, but rather a unique record of the significant and relevant factors agreed to by the client manager and the recruiter.