Shocking data | Lots of UK talent avaliable - but are they telling CV fibs?

With more employers starting to hire new talent following the coronavirus pandemic, many candidates are dusting off their CVs and checking online job boards for new opportunities.

While CVs are meant to accurately summarise a person’s personal, professional and academic achievements, new research has found that a whopping 51% of UK adults have lied on their CV.

The data from DBC Check provider CareCheck shed light on the top CV lies, with exaggerating previous responsibilities (41%) and lying about hobbies and interests (34%) topping the list.

Falsely increasing GCSE (27%) and A-Level grades (20%) were also among the biggest fibs candidates have included on their CVs.