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18% of Brits Admit Lying on Job Applications

2/7/2025

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A recent Cifas survey uncovers a startling truth: 18% of people in the UK have fibbed on their CVs or job applications over the past year. Falsifying qualifications ranks as the second most prevalent form of deceit. On National Sickie Day, 36% of individuals opted to stay silent about dishonest colleagues, raising concerns about the erosion of trust and the potential damage to careers.

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Story summary

A recent Cifas survey uncovers a startling truth: 18% of people in the UK have fibbed on their CVs or job applications over the past year. Falsifying qualifications ranks as the second most prevalent form of deceit. On National Sickie Day, 36% of individuals opted to stay silent about dishonest colleagues, raising concerns about the erosion of trust and the potential damage to careers.