It seems this skill is one your client will thank you for in light of new research from careers site Adzuna.co.uk.

Adzuna’s research reveals more than a third (37%) of candidates admitted to lying on their CV at some stage in their career, while of those would-be Pinnochios, 83% still managed to get the job.

The research also shows 37% of job hunters are prepared to tell “a big lie” to bag their dream job, 83% of candidates who lied on their CV said their lies were never discovered and 43% stated that their lie even directly contributed to their success.

Although if these people are liars, can you believe a word that comes out of their mouths?

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