No fluffy opening comments on this subject, just the facts!

Fact #1: Résumé integrity and plagiarism is never a good idea! Period.

Fact #2: Copying a colleagues résumé and changing out his/her name only to insert yours is considered stealing.

Fact #3: If you do happen to slip through the interview process and get hired with a false documentation of your skills, you can lose your job immediately! This is considered falsifying your documentation and in most businesses with integrity, not tolerated.

Fact #4: Using a customized branding design for your résumé is also considered stealing. Format templates are different than customized branding designs. You can differentiate this easily. If you see a © or ™ associated with the document, you cannot copy it or replicate it. Many high-end couture résumés are now offering exclusive design options.

Fact #5: When in doubt, invest in getting your résumé professionally written. Competing for a position is an investment in your future! Do yourself a favor and make the winning move!