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10/06/2026

Nearly half of UK adults admit lying on a CV, survey finds

A survey of 1,004 UK adults carried out by StandOut CV in July 2026 found that nearly half admitted to some form of dishonesty on a CV: 26.4% said they had done it once, and 19.9% said they had done so more than once, giving a combined figure of ...

10/05/2026

5 min

UK salary history questions: ACAS confirms no legal ban, so preparation is your shield

The salary history question arrives early in most interviews, slipped in between questions about your notice period and your reasons for leaving. It feels routine. But in the United Kingdom, where no statute prevents an employer from asking what ...

02/02/2026

9 min

The Cover Letter from A to Z

A cover letter is often underestimated by candidates, yet it can have a strong impact on the recruitment process. Many recruiters still place significant emphasis on it, and some companies will not accept applications that do not include a cover ...

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