Young Brits 'more happy to lie on CVs'
By Paul Goatman
Young British jobseekers are more likely to lie on their CVs as a result of the recession, it has been claimed.
Research carried out by YouGov on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions found 27 per cent of people in the UK admit they have lied or exaggerated on their resumes in a bid to stand out from the tough competition.
Young people were found to be twice as likely as those over-55 to tell untruths about their professional experience.
A representative from sales recruitment specialist Reed told the Guardian: "If you exaggerate the truth, the danger is that you will be reference checked and those exaggerations will be noticed. Human error can come into your CV, but it has to be within reason."
Earlier this week, the Recruitment Society advised that jobseekers should make the most of the professional services offered by employment advice companies.
Chairman of the group Steve Huxham commented that there are a number of firms able to show candidates how to update their CVs so that they have the maximum impact.
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Filed: 17-06-2009
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