The most common CV lies and how to bust them

Everyone has to tell a little lie sometimes, but when it comes to getting a job, a staggering 92.5% of Brits admit to sneaking in a cheeky untruth or two.

The research from CV-Library found that nearly three-quarters (71.6%) got the job as a result of their whopper, even though 90.5% of workers think it’s wrong to deceive potential employers.

“Bringing on board someone that can’t do the job is going to be a waste of time for everyone involved,” warns Lee Biggins, Founder and Managing Director of CV-Library. “This means recruitment teams need to become more vigilant when it comes to vetting and assessing potential hires.”

So how can you learn to spot common lies, and what can you to reach the bottom of them?