Proof of grades

fail at the internets said:
Lol, maybe i should. So theoretically i could change my D in maths on my CV to a C and i wouldn't be asked to bring proof of my gcse's to an interview?
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It's quite possible that an employer will ask to take copies of your certificates to keep on file. I've had this happen in 2 jobs although usually they are more bothered about professional qualifications rather than GCSEs. Lying would be looked upon in a dim light.
 
No, some employers do and some don't.

Even if you do get away with deceiving your employer, if they find out they will drop you like a shot.
 
Depnds on what kind of job you are going for.

I suppose labourer in a building site wouldn't require any GCSEs.

However, chartered accountant would require proof more grey matter exercise.
 
Depends on the job, if you going to work for a larger firm, then they will have an agency which verifies the dates on your cv's and your grades. I got a phone call from them once, coz i forgot to put on my CV 3 months traveling.

they also check if your degree is legit, but for gcse i dont know.
 
You don't tend to write what you got for GCSE grades on a CV anyway, if anything you would put something like:

"Achieved nine General Certificates of Secondary Education at Grade (B for example) and above."

Unless you have just come out of school and are looking for a job, then as you have no other qualifications, it might be important.
 
Zefan said:
No, some employers do and some don't.

Even if you do get away with deceiving your employer, if they find out they will drop you like a shot.
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Unlikely. You're saying someone who is excelling at their job put that they got a A rather than an B at GCSE level and subsequently got found out years later would be fired? Highly unlikely.
 
Kol said:
Unlikely. You're saying someone who is excelling at their job put that they got a A rather than an B at GCSE level and subsequently got found out years later would be fired? Highly unlikely.
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Employers don't mind having people in their team who use deception as a tool to get ahead? Shocking.
 
I don't think employers are too bothered about your GCSEs just say you have X no. of them at X grade. I've never had a employer ask to see proof of them.
 
Kol said:
Unlikely. You're saying someone who is excelling at their job put that they got a A rather than an B at GCSE level and subsequently got found out years later would be fired? Highly unlikely.
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Probably not but a lot of employers do have clauses written into their contracts that any deception or fabrication in the results achieved etc can result in instant dismissal. It does seem like rather a silly risk to take but the chances are pretty small you'd be found out for a GCSE result if you had a degree for instance.

If you are young and/or it is a first job then you are more likely to be asked for your most recent qualifications I'd have thought - I was asked for my Standard Grades when I got my first job.
 
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