Research suggests that graduates from higher ranked universities, have more truthful CVs than students from lower ranked universities. Maths graduates appear to be the most honest and graduates with arts and humanities degrees are the least honest. Graduates may feel it is necessary to exaggerate their achievements to secure a graduate job. They may also feel that they can get away with it but when it gets to interview stages how will these graduates compare to those who have not had to lie?
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Would you lie on your CV for your dream job?
Source: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9860034a-56b1-11dd-8686-000077b07658.html
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
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I was told a CV is used to sell yourself. Marketing and Sales has never walked on the straight and narrow!
I understand that you shouldn't claim something audacious as a higher degree grade than reality but subtle twists in the truth and making sure that the delivery has had a nice spit-shine is a standard - no matter what academic/work status you have reached.
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