An old colleague applied for a role I am hiring for. She lied on her resume, and took credit of my accomplishments. What should I do?

Advice Needed

So as the title says, I used to work in a tech company, where myself and said colleague were on the same corporate level.

I had done a ton, had amazing achievements, and eventually moved on to another company where I am in charge of a whole team.

I don’t think said colleague realised she applied for a role that I am hiring for, that reports into me. She probably saw the name of the company but didn’t put two and two together.

While reading her resume I was outraged - she claimed she led teams and that some of the work I had done she had done herself.

I find it distasteful that someone takes credit for my work. What should I do? Call her in for interview and see her jaw drop? Call the next employer she goes to and rat her out? I am conflicted. Because I hadn’t thought of her in years. And now this..

Posted May 7, 2025, 2:40 PM UTC

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