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06/08/2001
Survey shows that one in three ‘lie on CVs’
Results of a recent survey suggest that millions of people have lied about details on their CVs in the belief that employers will never check up on them.
According to a survey carried out by CV Validation.com one in three people questioned admitted they had falsified details about their qualifications and interests on job application forms.
Twenty per cent of the 1,000 workers surveyed said they made exaggerated CV details in order to “stand out” from other applicants. Whilst a third of 350 managers questioned admitted they did not check details on potential employees because doing so was time consuming. Instead managers preferred to rely on gut instinct when hiring in interviews.
Managing director of CV Validation.com said the results indicated that it would be a very worthwhile exercise for employers to check out the details of those they wish to employ. He said: “If organisations make it clear that they have a policy on checking CVs this will save money by deterring imposter applicants and frightening away fraudulent staff. The sort of people who will lie on their CV can create serious problems for a company.” (AMcE)
According to a survey carried out by CV Validation.com one in three people questioned admitted they had falsified details about their qualifications and interests on job application forms.
Twenty per cent of the 1,000 workers surveyed said they made exaggerated CV details in order to “stand out” from other applicants. Whilst a third of 350 managers questioned admitted they did not check details on potential employees because doing so was time consuming. Instead managers preferred to rely on gut instinct when hiring in interviews.
Managing director of CV Validation.com said the results indicated that it would be a very worthwhile exercise for employers to check out the details of those they wish to employ. He said: “If organisations make it clear that they have a policy on checking CVs this will save money by deterring imposter applicants and frightening away fraudulent staff. The sort of people who will lie on their CV can create serious problems for a company.” (AMcE)
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