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Candidates more likely to bend truth

More jobseekers are likely to lie on their CV now that the UK is in a recession, it has been revealed.

Leisure sector training organisation SkillsActive found 32 per cent of people believe the current high unemployment rates mean they would be more likely to bend the truth.

The study found that while 18 per cent of people admit to lying on their resume, this figure doubles to 36 per cent when talking to people actively searching for work.

Stephen Studd, chief executive at the group, pointed out that online systems are available which provide a secure record of an individual's skills so that recruiters can check the truth against candidate CVs.

However, he added: "As available jobs become increasingly scarce, some candidates are bound to bend the truth if they think it will give them a better chance."

Earlier this week, Paul Holme, regional skills director for the Learning and Skills Council, emphasised the importance of employers investing in staff skills training in the current economic climate.