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Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Is it illegal to list GCSE subjects you took at school on your CV but which you didn't achieve a C in, but got higher than a G? obviously I didn't list the grades I just listed the subjects. Anyone know if that is ok to do? If asked at interview I would tell them the grades obviously. I have all the certificates too.
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...You should really disclose all of your results on a CV, purely for the fact that if they checked your certificates against your CV and there was a discrepancy, it could be seen by the employer as you trying to hide something - which obviously won't make you come off as particularly honest. IMHO the most important GCSE's for an employer are maths and english, so if you have these at C grade or above the others are just an extra bonus really(Original post by Costalo)
Is it illegal to list GCSE subjects you took at school on your CV but which you didn't achieve a C in, but got higher than a G? obviously I didn't list the grades I just listed the subjects. Anyone know if that is ok to do? If asked at interview I would tell them the grades obviously. I have all the certificates too.
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Is it illegal to list qualifications that you have? No of course not? I don't think many employers will be to impressed with G's, but it's not illegal because you do have them.(Original post by Costalo)
Is it illegal to list GCSE subjects you took at school on your CV but which you didn't achieve a C in, but got higher than a G? obviously I didn't list the grades I just listed the subjects. Anyone know if that is ok to do? If asked at interview I would tell them the grades obviously. I have all the certificates too. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...I don't have any of my results on my CV because a) it'd take up too much space and b) it's not something that is of much importance to most employers. If it is then it'll say somewhere and usually it'll also require an application form where you'll add them in, rather than just a CV and cover letter.(Original post by SBarns)
You should really disclose all of your results on a CV, -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...My mistake, I meant that if you're going to put them on then you should put them all on (i.e not miss any out) - not that you should always put all your results on all the time - if that makes sense(Original post by Smack)
I don't have any of my results on my CV because a) it'd take up too much space and b) it's not something that is of much importance to most employers. If it is then it'll say somewhere and usually it'll also require an application form where you'll add them in, rather than just a CV and cover letter.
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...I don't think anybody in the real world considers a grade below a C to be a pass, and you don't need to list all of your GCSEs anyway. Just put something like '7 GCSEs including English and Maths' as that's all they really want to know.
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...I'd second this.(Original post by Raducan)
I don't think anybody in the real world considers a grade below a C to be a pass, and you don't need to list all of your GCSEs anyway. Just put something like '7 GCSEs including English and Maths' as that's all they really want to know. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Not illegal to omit qualifications, but is deemed 'unethical' by some companies. Huge companies check and can revoke an offer if they find out you have omitted something. Smaller companies wouldn't bother as don't really care/have the resources (providing you meet their minimum requirements of course).
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...You seriously have a vendetta against qualifications(Original post by Smack)
I don't have any of my results on my CV because a) it'd take up too much space and b) it's not something that is of much importance to most employers. If it is then it'll say somewhere and usually it'll also require an application form where you'll add them in, rather than just a CV and cover letter.
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...You shouldn't be listing your GCSEs on a CV at all. You should just put -(Original post by Costalo)
Is it illegal to list GCSE subjects you took at school on your CV but which you didn't achieve a C in, but got higher than a G? obviously I didn't list the grades I just listed the subjects. Anyone know if that is ok to do? If asked at interview I would tell them the grades obviously. I have all the certificates too.
8 GCSEs, including English and Maths
As mentioned above, employers really only care about Grade Cs and above, so although the above is technically true, if you haven't got a C or above on English and Maths it could get very embarrassing at interview.
For the absence of doubt it is better to put
8 GCSEs, grades A-C, including English and Maths
In that case you can only put
3 GCSEs, grades A-C, including English
Then you have to weigh up what value the employer will put on your GCSEs and how to best present yourself. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Most companies wouldn't consider anything below a C to be a pass, though, so omitting anything below that wouldn't really be considered lying as it's not seen as a valid grade in the first place. If someone says they have 7 GCSEs, it's assumed that that means 7 C+ grades.(Original post by ForKicks)
Not illegal to omit qualifications, but is deemed 'unethical' by some companies. Huge companies check and can revoke an offer if they find out you have omitted something. Smaller companies wouldn't bother as don't really care/have the resources (providing you meet their minimum requirements of course).
The only ones it's ever worth specifically mentioning is Maths and English: if you did better than a C grade this looks particularly good to employers but they really aren't bothered what grade you got in History or Chemistry. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...(Original post by Smack)
I don't have any of my results on my CV because a) it'd take up too much space and b) it's not something that is of much importance to most employers. If it is then it'll say somewhere and usually it'll also require an application form where you'll add them in, rather than just a CV and cover letter.
(Original post by SBarns)
My mistake, I meant that if you're going to put them on then you should put them all on (i.e not miss any out) - not that you should always put all your results on all the time - if that makes sense
(Original post by Raducan)
I don't think anybody in the real world considers a grade below a C to be a pass, and you don't need to list all of your GCSEs anyway. Just put something like '7 GCSEs including English and Maths' as that's all they really want to know.
(Original post by ForKicks)
Not illegal to omit qualifications, but is deemed 'unethical' by some companies. Huge companies check and can revoke an offer if they find out you have omitted something. Smaller companies wouldn't bother as don't really care/have the resources (providing you meet their minimum requirements of course).
Did any of you actually read the OP? He is not asking if he can omit qualifications. He is asking if he can list GCSEs that he has a grade in, even if that grade is below C. So again the answer is yes, you can, it is perfectly legal to list qualifications that you have if you so choose.(Original post by Raducan)
Most companies wouldn't consider anything below a C to be a pass, though, so omitting anything below that wouldn't really be considered lying as it's not seen as a valid grade in the first place. If someone says they have 7 GCSEs, it's assumed that that means 7 C+ grades.
The only ones it's ever worth specifically mentioning is Maths and English: if you did better than a C grade this looks particularly good to employers but they really aren't bothered what grade you got in History or Chemistry.
(Original post by Costalo)
Is it illegal to list GCSE subjects you took at school on your CV but which you didn't achieve a C in, but got higher than a G? obviously I didn't list the grades I just listed the subjects. Anyone know if that is ok to do? If asked at interview I would tell them the grades obviously. I have all the certificates too. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...What makes History a joke compared to Biology? Just interested to know.(Original post by IRL)
Just list the important ones, Maths, English and Science subjects.
Everything else is a joke.
In reality I think most people just mention Maths and English. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Actually the big companies want to know what you got even if you fail/did crap. Bit harsh, but unfortunately true.(Original post by Raducan)
Most companies wouldn't consider anything below a C to be a pass, though, so omitting anything below that wouldn't really be considered lying as it's not seen as a valid grade in the first place. If someone says they have 7 GCSEs, it's assumed that that means 7 C+ grades.
The only ones it's ever worth specifically mentioning is Maths and English: if you did better than a C grade this looks particularly good to employers but they really aren't bothered what grade you got in History or Chemistry. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...doesn't need to be on your cv though... Especially if you've got any higher qualifications then 'n gcses including maths and english' is plenty... They'd much rather be reading about your experience, skills and what a great employee you'd be.(Original post by ForKicks)
Actually the big companies want to know what you got even if you fail/did crap. Bit harsh, but unfortunately true. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Maths/English/Science was all that ever mattered when I was at school. Nothing else counted for ****, including history.(Original post by M1011)
What makes History a joke compared to Biology? Just interested to know.
In reality I think most people just mention Maths and English. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Big companies do online admission forms where you must state everything. However, I believe my point in that is a tangent from the OP as this is for the top schemes where flawless GCSE's are pretty much a requirement (so got a bit carried away). For CV applications in smaller positions you are right, you could just put '10 GCSEs (5 A*-C)' etc..(Original post by Joinedup)
doesn't need to be on your cv though... Especially if you've got any higher qualifications then 'n gcses including maths and english' is plenty... They'd much rather be reading about your experience, skills and what a great employee you'd be. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Science GCSEs matter just as little as the rest of them(Original post by IRL)
Maths/English/Science was all that ever mattered when I was at school. Nothing else counted for ****, including history.
English and maths are the only ones anyone ever cares about at that level. -
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Re: Listing GCSE's on CV you didn't get a C in...Most likely. I think we needed 5 GCSEs to get into sixth form, including Maths, English and a Science subject. That's why they were always important.(Original post by M1011)
Science GCSEs matter just as little as the rest of them
English and maths are the only ones anyone ever cares about at that level.
