More young people are lying on their CV’s as competition for jobs heightens, a survey has revealed.
Almost one in five under 21’s were found to have been lying or hiding information on job applications making them the most likely age group to be untruthful.
This is an increase of 29% from last year when under 21’s were considered the most honest.
In a survey of 4,735 job applications made to financial firms between June last year and May this year, it was found that of the 307 belonging to under 21’s, 18% contained false information.
The Survey conducted by Powerchex revealed that people educated in state schools were 25% more likely to lie on their CV than those who went to private school.
The most common lie was to claim a 2:1 university degree when they had been awarded a 2:2.
Others exaggerated menial jobs to make themselves sound more important.
These results come as this year’s university graduates are facing the highest levels of unemployment in a generation.
The Guardian reports that Alexandra Kelly, managing director of Powerchex said: “The pressure of the recession on job markets seems to have led to more applicants to believe that they should lie or make embellished claims to get jobs.”
Overall, 19% of candidates lied on an application, up from 17% in 2008.
In response to falsified applications, many companies now appoint credit referencing agencies to conduct a thorough CV Verification.
Rob Scott, Managing Director of leading Sales recruiter, Aaron Wallis, commented: “Lying on your CV is really very short-sighted as lying about your education is extremely easy to check and confirm.
“We recommend in our CV advice that it is important to sell your achievements and career highlights but to always be able to substantiate any claim at interview.”
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Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment Opens Three New Branches
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, the UK based sales and marketing recruitment specialists have announced the opening of three additional offices in London, Leeds and Bristol.
Having enjoyed continuous growth over the past two years Aaron Wallis feel the time is right to further strengthen their position in the market. With their head office in Milton Keynes, Aaron Wallis have successfully launched a number of new divisions to include Finance & Accountancy, HR, Operations and Office Support. A structure that will be replicated across all four locations.
Already offering the most inclusive recruitment solution on the market Aaron Wallis boasts an impressive client portfolio and feel that a UK branch network is an essential ingredient in effectively servicing client needs.
Rob Scott, Managing Director says “This is an exciting time for Aaron Wallis and we are delighted to announce the opening of three additional offices. Although we are currently experiencing so-called “tough times” I believe this positive move demonstrates that if recruitment is delivered effectively then growth will continue to follow. We have chosen these three locations carefully based on both client and candidate needs and recognise the importance of being both a national and local recruitment provider.”
The new Aaron Wallis locations are:
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, Leeds, Yorkshire
100 Wellington Street LeedsLS1 4LT
01132 373034
leeds@aaronwallis.co.uk
City Centre location in Leeds with consultants covering the North of England, the North West, the North East and Yorkshire
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, London
1 Warwick Row
London
SW1E 5ER
0207 808 7215
London@aaronwallis.co.uk
London Victoria location, SW1, with consultants covering London, the City, the West End, the Docklands and the South East
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, Bristol
Aztec Centre, Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4TD
01454 203363
Bristol@aaronwallis.co.uk
Based on Aztec West, a few Miles North of Bristol with consultants covering the South West, Southern England and Wales
The Milton Keynes HQ will continue to recruit across the West Midlands, East Anglia, East Midlands and the Home Counties.
For further information contact info@aaronwallis.co.uk or call 01908 764280
Having enjoyed continuous growth over the past two years Aaron Wallis feel the time is right to further strengthen their position in the market. With their head office in Milton Keynes, Aaron Wallis have successfully launched a number of new divisions to include Finance & Accountancy, HR, Operations and Office Support. A structure that will be replicated across all four locations.
Already offering the most inclusive recruitment solution on the market Aaron Wallis boasts an impressive client portfolio and feel that a UK branch network is an essential ingredient in effectively servicing client needs.
Rob Scott, Managing Director says “This is an exciting time for Aaron Wallis and we are delighted to announce the opening of three additional offices. Although we are currently experiencing so-called “tough times” I believe this positive move demonstrates that if recruitment is delivered effectively then growth will continue to follow. We have chosen these three locations carefully based on both client and candidate needs and recognise the importance of being both a national and local recruitment provider.”
The new Aaron Wallis locations are:
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, Leeds, Yorkshire
100 Wellington Street LeedsLS1 4LT
01132 373034
leeds@aaronwallis.co.uk
City Centre location in Leeds with consultants covering the North of England, the North West, the North East and Yorkshire
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, London
1 Warwick Row
London
SW1E 5ER
0207 808 7215
London@aaronwallis.co.uk
London Victoria location, SW1, with consultants covering London, the City, the West End, the Docklands and the South East
Aaron Wallis Sales Recruitment, Bristol
Aztec Centre, Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4TD
01454 203363
Bristol@aaronwallis.co.uk
Based on Aztec West, a few Miles North of Bristol with consultants covering the South West, Southern England and Wales
The Milton Keynes HQ will continue to recruit across the West Midlands, East Anglia, East Midlands and the Home Counties.
For further information contact info@aaronwallis.co.uk or call 01908 764280
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Recession is over, long live the sun!
On the 15th March the UK recession reached its lowest point. Why, because the sun came out and everyone’s stories turned from ‘doom and gloom’ to a faint hint of optimism. Aren’t the warming rays of the sun just a fantastic tonic!
Talking of the sun, our global leaders today signed us all up to $1.1 Trillion of debt which at today’s $/£ exchange rate is just a measly £681BN! Apparently this is the equivalent of $1 bills laid from end to end all the way from here to the sun!
Put another way our leaders at the G20 have today signed us up to the gross domestic output of Spain, Australia AND China combined!
Let's put this into context with a bit of history! According to US treasury figures, from 1776 to the year 2000 the USA borrowed a trillion dollars from financial institutions and foreign governments combined. From 2000 the Bush administration then borrowed a further trillion dollars, and today after the G20 summit, as a global economy we’ve borrowed yet another trillion.
As half of this is going to the IMF where and from whom are we borrowing from? The old US debt clock is up to $11 trillion dollars tonight so it’s fair to say that the world’s greatest economy isn’t shoring up this agreement.
But cross fingers it’ll work and as long as the sun continues to shine we can breath a hopeful sigh of optimism that everything in the end will be alright again.
April’s had a glorious start and for the first time in some months more people than not are saying things are looking a little brighter, so cross fingers we’re through the worst of it. Summer’s coming and let us all hope that the negativity of the last 6 months has disappeared with the passing winter.
We can only hope that our leaders at the G20 and their advisors have got it right and let’s once again look forward to making hay whilst the sun shines!
Happy selling
Talking of the sun, our global leaders today signed us all up to $1.1 Trillion of debt which at today’s $/£ exchange rate is just a measly £681BN! Apparently this is the equivalent of $1 bills laid from end to end all the way from here to the sun!
Put another way our leaders at the G20 have today signed us up to the gross domestic output of Spain, Australia AND China combined!
Let's put this into context with a bit of history! According to US treasury figures, from 1776 to the year 2000 the USA borrowed a trillion dollars from financial institutions and foreign governments combined. From 2000 the Bush administration then borrowed a further trillion dollars, and today after the G20 summit, as a global economy we’ve borrowed yet another trillion.
As half of this is going to the IMF where and from whom are we borrowing from? The old US debt clock is up to $11 trillion dollars tonight so it’s fair to say that the world’s greatest economy isn’t shoring up this agreement.
But cross fingers it’ll work and as long as the sun continues to shine we can breath a hopeful sigh of optimism that everything in the end will be alright again.
April’s had a glorious start and for the first time in some months more people than not are saying things are looking a little brighter, so cross fingers we’re through the worst of it. Summer’s coming and let us all hope that the negativity of the last 6 months has disappeared with the passing winter.
We can only hope that our leaders at the G20 and their advisors have got it right and let’s once again look forward to making hay whilst the sun shines!
Happy selling
Sunday, 8 February 2009
Staying safe when searching for a job
Aaron Wallis has written a comprehensive guide to help job seekers stay safe when searching for a new job. With identity theft rife in the UK and candidates perhaps not realising how sensitive a document their CV can be, Aaron Wallis have written a no-nonsense guide detailing precautions to take to help protect you against identity crime.
As Rob Scott, Managing Director explained, “most people regularly shred their bank statements and utility bills yet happily send their CV containing their full name, address, date of birth, career and educational history to complete strangers. This information is just one or two pieces of data away from opening a bank account in their name. With a few searches of social networking sites this additional missing information can be found in minutes”.
The guide goes on to detail recruitment scams and the dangers of social networking when looking for a new job. Download the free article ‘Staying safe when job searching’
As Rob Scott, Managing Director explained, “most people regularly shred their bank statements and utility bills yet happily send their CV containing their full name, address, date of birth, career and educational history to complete strangers. This information is just one or two pieces of data away from opening a bank account in their name. With a few searches of social networking sites this additional missing information can be found in minutes”.
The guide goes on to detail recruitment scams and the dangers of social networking when looking for a new job. Download the free article ‘Staying safe when job searching’
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