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Faked a role on my resume, got offer from Fortune 500 company

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The Reddit post describes a user who faked a consulting role on their resume to get a job at a startup. After a year, they applied for a job at a Fortune 500 company, removing the fake role from the resume submitted directly to the company but the recruiter has the old resume. They received an offer and are worried about discrepancies during the background check, particularly regarding employment verification and potential requests for W-2 forms. Commenters offer conflicting advice, with some suggesting the OP is in the clear and others warning of serious consequences. The comments also discuss the thoroughness of background checks and the possibility of being asked for W-2s to verify employment.