How can I get copies of my GCSE results?
Contact an exam board to get a replacement exam certificate or certified statement of results. You cannot get a replacement certificate for an O level, CSE, GCSE or A level – your exam board will send you a ‘certified statement of results’ instead.
Do universities ask for proof of GCSEs?
Yes and no. When you apply for university, the only qualifications you’re likely to have are GCSEs. Universities won’t admit you on GCSEs alone, they’ll require A levels or IB or BTEC, etc. But you won’t have those results until after you’ve applied.
Can employers look up your GCSE results?
And yes, they can and do check. They do. Many will ask you to bring your certificates to your interview, or at the very least the slip that confirms your grades. This particularly applies where specific qualifications were mentioned in the job specification.
Can I lie about GCSEs?
You cannot lie on your UCAS form, it’s as simple as that. You will get caught and UCAS will stop you from applying, which will seriously affect your future education. Instead of lying on your UCAS application, you can either resit your GCSEs or appeal to your exam board about the papers you have already taken.
Is it illegal to lie about GCSE?
Whether you’re lying about where you’ve worked, what grades you achieved or your skills, lying on your CV is technically fraud. Plus, personality counts. Employers want to hire someone they can trust.
Can employers see your grades?
Federal privacy laws prevent universities from releasing your information, including your grades, to anyone – even your parents – without your permission. A standard background check will not show your grade point average, but that doesn’t mean employers can’t find out the information in other ways.
Is it illegal to lie on a job application UK?
Lying on your CV or job application and your intention was to secure employment is a criminal offence under the Fraud Act 2006.
Can I go to jail for lying on my resume?
Lying on a resume, cover letter, or job application isn’t technically illegal. These forms aren’t legal documents, so usually you can’t get prosecuted for lying on them. However, if you falsify documents that “back up” claims of educational history, for example, that could be grounds for trouble with the law.
Is lying about your education illegal?
If you are lying on an application for a state or federal employer, it could be considered a crime since it is illegal to lie to a federal or state government agent. In most cases, however, a lie on a resume that is discovered after the person is hired is grounds for termination.
Can you be sacked for lying on your CV?
Employers have the legal right to dismiss any member of staff that is found to have lied on their CV or job application. An offer of employment will have been made based on the information contained within the CV or application, and the employment contract will have been formed based on this.
Is it illegal to lie on job application?
Because resumes are not official, legal documents, it is not technically illegal to lie on a resume. Generally speaking, employees who have lied on their resumes have no legal recourse against their former employers.
What if you lie in your CV?
The consequences of lying on your CV Including false information in a job application is considered fraud. Lying on your CV could cost you the job in the long run, either when the employer realizes you are unable to carry out the role sufficiently, or when they find out the truth about your supposed qualifications.