The Masterchef of Porky Pies

Did you hear about that chef who lost his TV job because of lies on his CV?  I feel a bit sorry for him.  Lying on your CV is a well-established tradition, as is lying about the job you're offering in the first place.  It's a dance that many employers and employees do, to the point where neither one believes the other. 

But we are now living in a world where you can't keep anything secret any more, and Google and Facebook act as part of your CV, whether you want them to or not. 

So whatever you do, don't post a comment online admitting that you lie on your CV.

I once bumped into a bloke at a party. I'd known him when he was on work experience at the TV show I worked at a few years previously.  A mutual friend wondered how long Bloke had been on the show.  We both answered at once:

"Six months" said bloke.

"A fortnight" said I.

We looked at each other, surprised, and we knew who was telling the truth.  He disappeared back into the party, and his successful TV career, pretty soon after.  I honestly hadn't meant to out him, but lies, without exception, will always come back to bite you in the bum in one way or another.

(And for help on putting together a lie-free media cv, click here)