Monday, June 16th, 2008
Tell the truth…why you shouldn’t lie on your CV!
The temptation to lie on your CV is always there, but more and more employers will check your background out in detail. It might be adding a few figures to the previous salary, entering some additional experience, or just giving yourself some extra time somewhere…it’s all going to come back to you.
The golden rule is - be honest. There’s nothing worse than going to an interview and being asked about the things on your CV you don’t actually know or have!
Remember a CV is a straight reflection on you - would you want to be seen as dishonest?
If your qualifications are found out to be false later on down the line, you will be guilty of gross misconduct in many workplaces, facing the sack. It’s possible that you could also be taken to court for Fraud/Deception. This isn’t just going to impact on your current role, but on every role in the future.
Are you going to get caught? More than likely, just remember that your CV will be kept on file by most employers once you get a job, and that any checks into your references and background might not have the result you want.
Make sure you have good references, and you have sold yourself both honestly and well!
Theres some good follow up and tips on this here at changeboard.com.
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