Also:
I know we like to tell people to lie on their applications but ummm…be careful and prepared to be grilled during the interview and also aware that most places will absolutely drop you if the hiring manager can tell something is up. And even if you manage to get hired, be READY to follow through on what you said because places have probationary periods built in for this exact reason. They will fire you and then you’re back at square one WITH a strike/firing/burned bridge to show for it.
Finesse, but be smart about it.
