[gtallen1187]

> Assuming your current salary is X. "So I currently make (X * 1.20), but in order to make the jump I need at least (X * 1.40)."

Regardless of whether or not the employer actually does due diligence, why put yourself at risk by lying? The second half of that statement is the only part that matters. If you simply say "I need (X * 1.40) to make the jump", you'll accomplish your goal without putting yourself at risk by being dishonest.

Due diligence or not, dishonesty during a job interview can only come back to hurt you.

[danielweber]

You can honestly include benefits in that.

Internal conversation: "I have 100K salary with nice benefits that are worth about 20K."

What you say: "My compensation is about 120K."

[throwAway295]

What is the risk? Honest question. Is there a legal risk in this?

[MatthewMcDonald]

Discovery that an employee wasn't honest during the interview process is grounds for termination at many companies

[jghn]

They can sometimes find out that you've lied. I've known people who had this happen, and the offers were rescinded. In all of those cases the person had already quit their job, were in the transition period and were told they were no longer going to work at the new place.