Lying About My A Level Grades
Discussion
To answer your question, I've never been asked to prove them and I don't know anyone who has.
I don't know of anyone who's been asked to provide certificates as evidence of anything in fact.
I've often thought that I could claim to be degree-educated in something non-specific and never be challenged on it. If I was questioned about which Uni I went to, I could claim it was one my mates went to as I spent a lot of time visiting there so knew the layout, etc to answer questions if I encountered a student actually from there.
BUT, you have to ask yourself, is it worth it?
If you were found out straight away you wouldn't get in the door but if you got the job and were subsequently found out later in your career there you'd be sacked and it'd be on your record, etc.
Some might say that's a small risk but you never know how these things will come back to bite you on the arse in later life.
I don't know of anyone who's been asked to provide certificates as evidence of anything in fact.
I've often thought that I could claim to be degree-educated in something non-specific and never be challenged on it. If I was questioned about which Uni I went to, I could claim it was one my mates went to as I spent a lot of time visiting there so knew the layout, etc to answer questions if I encountered a student actually from there.
BUT, you have to ask yourself, is it worth it?
If you were found out straight away you wouldn't get in the door but if you got the job and were subsequently found out later in your career there you'd be sacked and it'd be on your record, etc.
Some might say that's a small risk but you never know how these things will come back to bite you on the arse in later life.
As an employer, I would be well pissed off if I found out someone had lied about qualifications and materially lied about experience.
I would consider it to be gross mis-conduct and that results in dismissal.
Sometimes I do do check exam results particularly if an individuals performance does not match their claimed abilities.
I would consider it to be gross mis-conduct and that results in dismissal.
Sometimes I do do check exam results particularly if an individuals performance does not match their claimed abilities.
I've had to show exam certificates for my current job (and previous ones too if I remember correctly). It's just not worth taking the risk in my opinion.
Edited to add.. In my CV I just list the subjects that I passed, but I don't give the grades, although you might not be able to do that if you are completing an application form. One of my A-level grades is crap but I still put it down if requested.
Edited to add.. In my CV I just list the subjects that I passed, but I don't give the grades, although you might not be able to do that if you are completing an application form. One of my A-level grades is crap but I still put it down if requested.
Edited by Planet Claire on Thursday 3rd June 17:29
Muzzer said:
I've often thought that I could claim to be degree-educated in something non-specific and never be challenged on it.
I've been asked to provide my degree certificate a couple of times. How the company determined it was genuine and not something I knocked up on a printer I don't know (I'm assume they contact the uni who confirm the degree?)I know three people who were asked to provide copies of their degree and A Level certificates, one of whom was asked to do so AFTER they had offered him the job while they were sorting out the contracts and paperwork.
Like everyone said, it's not worth it. Far easier to explain a bad grade than it is to explain why you were fired from your last job if your employer discovers you lied about your grades and dismisses you.
Like everyone said, it's not worth it. Far easier to explain a bad grade than it is to explain why you were fired from your last job if your employer discovers you lied about your grades and dismisses you.
You must be nuts. You'll have a lifetime of looking over your shoulder, of butterflies whenever your boss says 'Marty - can I have a word with you in my office for a moment please?'
If the grades weren't good enough, re-sit. Alternatively, go and do something with your life which proves your abilities and worth and then re-apply in a year or two.
If the grades weren't good enough, re-sit. Alternatively, go and do something with your life which proves your abilities and worth and then re-apply in a year or two.
Marty Funkhouser said:
nonuts said:
Were they s
t, is that why you want to lie?
Well there wouldnt be much point if they were outstanding, would there?t, is that why you want to lie?t, I'd see no point in changing a C / B to an A and if he changes a U or whatever to something better I'd be hell get caught out at some point.musclecarmad said:
Marty Funkhouser said:
Should I? I am in the process of applying for Training Contracts and what are the chances they'll actually check??
Has anyone been asked to prove their grades? Ever?
Of course people check - 100% so. especially now law firms can be very picky about who they take on.Has anyone been asked to prove their grades? Ever?
Good luck with your career - law is quite saturated at the moment.
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