Lying about a previous job title will land you in hot water when a potential employer contacts your reference, so big - up the experience you do have, rather than risk being rumbled later on.
On top of this, 60 per cent of managers said they had caught candidates exaggerating or
lying about their previous jobs, and 48 per cent of managers said they wouldn't interview anyone who had lied about their education or qualifications.
Not exact matches
If you are thinking of
lying about your salary, remember that companies often check with your
previous employer to verify your wage, even after you've started the new
job.