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Lying on your CV
miss_hh
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What is your opinion of this? A few people I know say they have 'exaggerated' the truth a little while others say never.
Would you?, have you? By what extent?
The reason Im asking is a job Im applying for is asking for 18 months office experience. I have 17 months. My sister suggested altering my cv to the 18 months but to be honest I just find this deceitful and I dont wish to misinform my potential employer in case it comes out after.
Would you?, have you? By what extent?
The reason Im asking is a job Im applying for is asking for 18 months office experience. I have 17 months. My sister suggested altering my cv to the 18 months but to be honest I just find this deceitful and I dont wish to misinform my potential employer in case it comes out after.
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You'll need a reference from your employer and they'll confirm the actual dates...0
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Are you employed in an office now? If so wont you have 18 months by the time you leave?0
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You have no need whatsoever to lie. Just put your real dates of employment. By the time they employ you (that is, by the time you start your new job), you will have 18 months' experience!
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Im not going to lie, just doesnt sit right with me. Just curious how often people do!
No Im unemployed currently.0 -
Have you ever done any voluntary work? (If not, you could!)
I would actually just put your dates down and apply. I don't think any employer is going to count the months to check!Ex board guide. Signature now changed (if you know, you know).0 -
Yeah I have 4 years admin voluntary work experience but this application clearly states paid experience. Im going to apply anyway.0
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The 18 months will be because they don't want someone with only 6 months; it's a guide as to what they're looking for. I doubt 17 months will make the slightest bit of difference.
Good luck!
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Please don't lie, it is unnecessary and just makes you look bad when someone does employ you and find out you lied.
Good luck, hope you get the job!
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While this seems a minor "lie", I would still avoid it. If found out, and chances are it will be discovered through references, including inaccurate information says something about the person's character. I have heard of people being sacked for lying on CV's and application forms.0
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.... I have both lies and exaggerations on my CV but I can back these up. These days you often don't have any choice in the matter with employers being so fussy and asking for the world for even the most menial of positions.0
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