Lied about Degree Level

LegacyUser

Hi Guys,

I'll keep this brief. Basically I studied for my degree for four years. I however failed a module and was short credits to graduate with a level 8 degree. I decided not to repeat the year and graduate with a level 7 degree gained from my first three years of study.

I was lucky and got a job soon after graduating. I have been working there for the past year. However I recently went for a job interview with a better company. I stupidly ended up telling a lie in the interview. I said I had an hours degree, since the dates of study on my cv were for four years. I hadn't intended the lie, but the problem is they have now offered me the job.

I don't know what to do. I think I should rectify the mistake on my cv and continue my job search. The other part of me thinks feck it I'll just go for it. But I don't want this lie haunting me forever. Help.

Vicxas

What does your job entail, does it require level 8 stuff that couldnt be completed with a level 7 degree?

premierlass

I'd be inclined to go back and say something because it'd be something that'd hang over me. Tricky situation to be in, though.

LegacyUser

Vicxas wrote: »

What does your job entail, does it require level 8 stuff that couldnt be completed with a level 7 degree?

Not to my knowledge anyways. I'm very confident I can actually do the job as it is very similar to the role I am currently in.

Distorted

Won't they ask for original degree certificates? Even if not, it will prey on your mind and if they find out you have lied about your qualifications, it is a reason for dismissal. Presumably you lied because it made you more desirable a candidate to have an honours degree?

LegacyUser

Distorted wrote: »

Won't they ask for original degree certificates? Even if not, it will prey on your mind and if they find out you have lied about your qualifications, it is a reason for dismissal. Presumably you lied because it made you more desirable a candidate to have an honours degree?

Yeah they have sent me out stuff asking for a bunch of things including qualifications with the contract. I just had the dates on my cv and had stupidly not given it proper thought before going into the interview. While there I panic'ed.

I want to just turn it down, I think the advice here is right. It's a little stressful! FML!

Kevin Duffy

If you've already decided you're going to turn it down - I'd say stop and think again.
Your degree is only part of the reason they want you. Send back the stuff they want and also call the person who interviewed you to tell them. They can decide if they still want to hire you. If they do, job done and lesson learned. If they don't, lesson learned and it'll be off your chest.

Nothing to lose by being honest and throwing yourself at their mercy as far as I can see.

Riskymove

you said you had the honours degree in the interview, right?

then I wouldn't worry...if you had written it down formally that might be different

just send in the level 7 and if it becomes an issue, just put it down to misspeaking or nerves at interview that you must have said wrong thing.

petethebrick

Riskymove wrote: »

you said you had the honours degree in the interview, right?

then I wouldn't worry...if you had written it down formally that might be different

just send in the level 7 and if it becomes an issue, just put it down to misspeaking or nerves at interview that you must have said wrong thing.

This. I think just forget about it. The interviewers won't give it a second thought and it won't be them actually processing your documents anyway, that will be HR. On the slight chance they do bring it up just claim ignorance

moco

I agree with the above, say nothing and hope they don't notice!

Kevin Duffy

moco wrote: »

I agree with the above, say nothing and hope they don't notice!

And the day they do notice, you'll have lied to an interviewer who may be a manager in the company and who would never trust you again. At best, tension in the workplace, more likely fired.

Galway K9

Ok first of all i did this but i rectified it.

If its a professional job, they will do a background check and they will request copies of your degree.

LegacyUser

Galway K9 wrote: »

Ok first of all i did this but i rectified it.

If its a professional job, they will do a background check and they will request copies of your degree.

How did you go about rectifying it??

Galway K9

I wasnt sure if this would affect things and forgot about it and wanted to clarify, once their happy with your work and you didnt lie and you approach them, then its all good in the hood

moco

Kevin Duffy wrote: »

And the day they do notice, you'll have lied to an interviewer who may be a manager in the company and who would never trust you again. At best, tension in the workplace, more likely fired.

Just as nothing will happen if they don't notice

Kevin Duffy

Kevin Duffy wrote: »

And the day they do notice, you'll have lied to an interviewer who may be a manager in the company and who would never trust you again. At best, tension in the workplace, more likely fired.

moco wrote: »

Just as nothing will happen if they don't notice

The OP is stressing about it, so it's already a problem.

moco

Yea I know he is. There's a risk of him losing the job either way though

Eric Cartman

nobodys cvs are 100% honest , everyone talks themselves up, you were 1 module short , in reality if you can do your job well and that module isnt a critical part then I wouldnt worry , why dont you go for the job and re-take that module while working , then next year the qualifications will match up and youll still have your job

LegacyUser

Hi guys,

Thanks for all the responses. Having thought long and hard about it I've decided to send in all the stuff they asked me for, Including the level 7 documents. If they check through and they are happy then great. If not I've learned a lesson.

I think this is a reasonable enough thing to do.

gerryk

I think so too. This may never become an issue. If it does... play it down, or at least play the intent down. You can simply apologise and say that you must have been nervous to say something so daft.