Never Lie you will always get found out.

I am an avid watched of The Apprentice and for those of you that watch will know that Lee (A Recruitment Consultant) lied on his CV.

I couldn't believe that a Recruiter who knows better would have even thought about lying on his CV. It then transpired that he has got a hang up about not having any qualifications. (This is another subject close to my heart... too many people getting degrees and the relevance to the workplace).I'll leave that for another day!

Anyway, back to my point, there is never any justification for lying, embellishing or whatever you want to call it on your CV. You will always get found out. Maybe not straight away, but at some point in the future.

The trust that you have built with your employer will be shattered in seconds, you cannot justify your lie and will look like a prize idiot. Don't ever be tempted to do it.

If you feel lacking in any area of your background, admit it, be upfront. Most employers will admire candidates for their honesty.