People applying for a job in the UK are most likely to lie about their reasons for leaving their previous position, according to new research. A survey by monster.co.uk found that 67 per cent of Britons admit lying when they apply for a job. Some 39 per cent say that they do not tell the truth about why they left their last post, while 18 per cent lie about their current salary and ten per cent embellish their qualifications, the poll indicates. A total of one-third of jobseekers said that they never lie during the recruitment process. "The fact that you can now email referees, check details in search engines, view company profiles and genuine education details makes everything more transparent," commented Rob Brouwer, chief executive officer of Monster UK and Ireland. "Jobseekers should understand that they can damage their long-term future with one lie." Those applying for positions such as pharmaceutical sales jobs may want to enrol in a graduate training programme if they do not feel they have the skills necessary for the role.
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