Lying on your CV will not always get you the job, according to a recruitment firm.

Following recruitment sales manager, Lee McQueen, landing a £100,000 job on the BBC show The Apprentice, despite having lied on his CV, multi-sector recruitment firm Adecco has warned against misleading a potential employer.

Steven Kirkpatrick, managing director for Adecco UK and Ireland, said: “Lying on your CV is something that should be avoided. Whilst in Mr McQueen’s case Sir Alan Sugar seems to have overlooked this misdemeanour, not all employers would be so forgiving. Not being honest not only damages your reputation when looking for another job but a prospective employer may have a higher expectation of your ability than you are capable of.

Adecco’s Five Top Tips for CV success:
1.       Never lie on your CV
2.       Keep it short and succinct
3.       Research the company in advance of submitting your CV
4.       Always write your CV yourself
5.       Spell-check your CV before you send it

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