> HR found out that the candidate had lied about (inflated) their previous salary. Lying during hiring is a mandatory "no" by company policy; bye-bye candidate.

> HR found out that the candidate had lied about (inflated) their previous salary. Lying during hiring is a mandatory "no" by company policy; bye-bye candidate. What if he simply priced unexercised options or ESPP? Company car? That doesn't sound very professional from the HR rep. And that reflects poorly on the company.