Should i tell a little fib on my cv?

Mrs Garth Brooks

I am currently doing a one year course where it allows me to progress and do a second year which is what i am aiming for, sometime.

My problem, what do i write on my cv regarding finishing dates. Should i write May 2011 or May 2012?

Should i tell them a little fib and say May 2011 which is when the first course finishes ? I dont see them taking me on if il end up leaving after 3 months. And that and i am also thinking of taking a year out to save for second year.

Is it best to avoid saying i will be going back? What's the best thing to do? I cant believe im thinking about this now but i suppose i should start with the job hunt soon enough.

Thoie

If you're coming out May 2011 with a bit of paper, then I'd just put that on it, on the other hand depending on the type of job it is a bit unfair on the employer if they have to spend 8 weeks training you, then 4 weeks of you properly working, then have you leaving - particularly if it's somewhere you might like to work when you've completed the second half of the course.

If you're genuinely planning on taking a year out to save up, I'd leave it at 2011.

the_syco

Thoie wrote: »

If you're genuinely planning on taking a year out to save up, I'd leave it at 2011.

Agreed. You didn't say what your sector is, but if it's a niche market, f**king over your employer has a good chance of biting you in the behind in the future.

Say you have the first done, and you want to get some experience before you do the second year. It may go for you. Lying, and saying you completed the course may go against you if the employer has done your type of course...

goat2

never ever lie on your cv, for when you are caught out you will not be trusted, people only want to employ people they can trust, and have interest in the job, not a good start. cannot be caught out on honesty.

ekans

mr bill cullen lied on his cv about his address as a young lad, did him no harm :-)

Mr. Loverman

I don't see it as a fib. The course really does end in May 2011.

However if they ask you how long you plan on staying (or something like that) and you lie, well then, that's a different story!

Mrs OBumble

I can't see why you need to include the finishing date at all.

pow wow

You don't say in your post - are you contemplating the 'fib' because:

1) You need to have the qualification for the job you want, or

2) You don't want them to know you're potentially going back to college (i.e. a student) after Summer '11?

I'd omit the date rather than lie about it if possible.