"Is it a crime to lie on a resume then? "
Yes, in some cases, it is :)
It depends on the job you are applying for, and what the lie is.
Please explain the rationale of using jail to punish someone for lying on a resume. How does that make the world a better place?
Suppose I falsely claim I know CPR. My employer is now not liable if I fail to perform CPR correctly and kill somebody, since my fraud was criminal.
Pretty much anything remotely safety critical these days relies on some sort of licensing, so you would have to create a fake document certifying yourself.
Your example is so fucking contrived it isn't funny.
They would have to forge documents on top of lying on their resumes.
You're really drifting from lying to fraud.
MS lobbying in WA.