noun
falsification of one's personal history; resume fraud
Refers to lying about or fabricating one's educational background, work history, or other personal records, often in a professional context.
彼は経歴詐称が発覚して会社を解雇された。
He was fired from the company when his resume fraud was discovered.
Specifically refers to falsifying one's educational background, while 経歴詐称 covers a broader range of personal history including work experience.
Compound of 経歴 (personal history, career) and 詐称 (false claim, misrepresentation).