Research across various disciplines has addressed personality traits that can account for dishonest behavior. This study examines the role of narcissism, a multifaceted personality construct typified by an inflated self-view, in the labor market as an influence on resume deception and counterproductive work behavior. Our findings confirmed the hypotheses and showed that job applicants with higher narcissism scores reported greater fabrication, embellishment, and omission of relevant information on their resumes. We also found that only the maladaptive aspects of narcissism were correlated with counterproductive work behavior. This finding show that narcissists may also offer positive value to organizations, related to their natural inclination toward leadership and positions of power. Knowing which personality traits are linked with dishonesty in the labor market allows for more effective applicant screening and informed decision making in the selection process.

跨学科的研究已经解决了可以解释不诚实行为的性格特征。这项研究探讨了自恋（一种以夸张的自我观为代表的多面性人格结构）在劳动力市场中对简历欺骗和适得其反的工作行为的影响。我们的研究结果证实了这一假设，并显示自恋分数较高的求职者报告其简历中虚假，修饰和遗漏相关信息的程度更高。我们还发现，只有自恋的不良适应方面与适得其反的工作行为有关。这一发现表明，自恋者也可能为组织提供积极的价值，这与他们对领导力和权力地位的自然倾向有关。