Recession 'sparks rise in CV lies'

4 June 2009 08:39am

The recession is causing more jobseekers to lie on their CV in a bid to find work, according to new research.

A survey of 2,000 adults showed that over a third admitted lying in their attempts to find a job, often driven by the rising level of unemployment.

Londoners were most likely to be untruthful, revealed the study by SkillsActive, which promotes competitiveness and productivity.

Chief executive Stephen Studd said: "As available jobs become increasingly scarce, some candidates are bound to bend the truth if they think it will give them a better chance."

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