Is it acceptable to NOT include qualifications on a CV? Would it be acceptable to instead just put that you were "working at X University" during that period of time, instead?
2006-08-31 05:17:49 · 18 answers · asked by Al 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My rule of thumb is, if you get the job and later your boss confronts you about your discrepancy, will your honest explanation clear the air? In this case, it sounds like you are leaving it off because your are afraid you will seem overqualified. I think that would probably be ok, and justifiable.
2006-08-31 05:25:33 · answer #1 · answered by I'm_Bored 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your CV should be geared specifically for the job you are applying for, so it's not lying if you leave out details, i.e. I worked in a Spa for 2 years as a massage therapist, but if I am applying for an office job, I rarely include that information as it is not relevant for the position to which I am applying.
However if you enter in Assistant- X University, and do not elaborate on what your job was, likely they will not call you back because they need to see that the tasks you performed at X-University would aid you in the tasks you would perform for them.
CV's should be short and sweet. You should make sure that the "words" used in the job description you are applying too appear in your CV. They skim your CV and look for specific words.
2006-08-31 05:27:53 · answer #2 · answered by Kya 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well you wont be selling yourself if you DONT put your qualification on your CV. In terms of "lying" you should not.
2006-08-31 20:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds fair to me - are they really going to check information you've NOT given them? Unless of course you're wanted by interpol or something!!
I think telling them you have a qualification and you've not would count as lying, leaving out a qualification wouldn't in my mind!
2006-08-31 05:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by bigscary_monster 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think they would be more concerned about fake qualifications ie you said you had so and so degree but didnt have it.
We had a manager blantly lie that he was a graduate got found out when the company offered him a MA. P45 followed shortly after.
its not like your lying as such
2006-08-31 05:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by Dark_Mushroom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lying is telling something untrue, for the intent to deceive.
Omitting details is not lying, However if you are asked, you should be prepared to provide the information.
It is not a bad thing if you failed something, so long as it does not interfere with the job.
2006-08-31 06:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
out and out lies and misleading is not acceptable
ommitting information in my opinion is o.k., as long as you are prepared disclose the truth if/when directly asked
for example:
when Ford advertises SUV's, they do not mention the problem they had a few years ago with tires blowing and how many vehicles rolled over, do they? are they being Dishonest.....no
the purpose of selling yourself is to put your best foot forward and get a personal meeting (interview), thats when you can sell your best points and disclose and explain your bad ones
2006-08-31 05:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by capollar 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to be honest as it is important you can do the job and that you do not lie.
I would say, yes you do need to put your qualifications as saying you worked at the university is blatantly lieing.
2006-08-31 06:25:48 · answer #8 · answered by Steve C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lying is anything you say that is intended to deceive or mislead. If you are generalizing in an area where it should be generalized, that should be okay.
2006-08-31 05:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell them you invented the hovercraft. I already used it on my CV but I didn't get the job as a hovercraft salesman
2006-08-31 05:28:55 · answer #10 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋