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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Guy Clapperton

Lies, damned lies and CVs

I've highlighted similar stuff before but it appears fibbing on CVs is increasing. Today the BBC carries the news that one in four people lie like mad on their job application.

"So, you founded your university debating society, did you? And what was your greatest challenge in that role?

However unlikely, it's a job interview question some people would dread, if they are one of the many people to have faked parts of their curriculum vitae"

It's totally shocking, as I was saying when I was promoted to editor of The Guardian only last week (JOKE!) Full story here.

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