Red flags in language self-assessments: when to trust a CV and when to verify immediately

In global talent acquisition, the language section of a candidate’s CV is statistically one of the most unreliable data points in the entire hiring funnel. Faced with intense competition for remote and international roles, applicants frequently view language skills as a grey area ripe for “optimistic estimation.” Vague self-assessments like “fluent,” “professional working proficiency,” or…