Fake it till you make it: for more than one worker in three it is not just a motto. According to Addison Group's 2026 Skill Security Report, from the US recruitment and consulting firm, 36% of people working or looking for work in the United States admit to exaggerating their knowledge, skills or experience to appear capable.
The report, released on 27 October 2026, describes widespread pressure: careers seen as harder to build, skills that age quickly, artificial intelligence changing what companies ask for. The figure on faking matters most to anyone working on professional image, because it touches the line between presenting yourself well and presenting yourself as something you are not.
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