The recruitment process relies heavily on the information contained within CVs, so it is worrying to...
The recruitment process relies heavily on the information contained within CVs, so it is worrying to learn 25% contain false or misleading statements. An employee screening company, The Risk Advisory Group (TRAG), indicated that "everyone expects everyone else to lie on their CV, so why not join them". It is generally regarded that CVs often contain 'white lies', perhaps exaggerating hobbies and interests; there are cases where bogus qualifications have been added or even a spell in prison covered up. A new employee could have access to money, goods and information within the first few da...
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