Employment experts warn that false CV details will not help jobseekers to impress recruiters.
Jobseekers have been told to resist the urge to embellish details on their CV when applying for a new position.
According to industry experts, being dishonest when writing a CV can have a negative impact on a candidate's chances of getting the job, with many employers checking the credentials of their applicants thoroughly.
Alexandra Kelly, chief executive of staff screening firm Powerchex, told clickajob.co.uk that jobseekers could "risk losing a good opportunity" by exaggerating their previous experience or adding fictitious qualifications.
She claimed that candidates should instead take more time to consider their application and adopt a "more structured approach" to looking for a new job.
These comments were echoed by a spokesperson for the employment search engine.
He explained: "Jobseekers should keep in mind that HR people are just as much on the hook as they are to ensure that CVs are accurate, genuine and truthful.
"All details will be checked - it's part of due diligence and required by law anyway."
Managing director of onrec.com David Hurst recently advised jobhunters to make their CVs more visible to recruiters by including keywords when submitting their documents online.
He explained that this tactic can make it easier for employers to match prospective candidates to specific roles.
Meanwhile Helen Clarke, manager of HR firm Jaluch, said that the number of "technology-savvy CVs" is set to rise in 2009.
She told onrec.com that a growing number of jobseekers will use video and other visual elements to make their CV stand out from the crowd.
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