Gap in my CV. Need advice. HELP!

Hello people,

The problem is this. I will be taking a gap year this year and wish to find employment. At the moment im looking at making some applications within retail but have some worries surrounding my CV.

I have had no paid work experience in the past, and so my Work experiences section looks like the following:


WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar 2007 – Jun 2009: Production Assistant, EJ Films
• Assisted in many areas of film production, with particular emphasis on caring for the cast and crew on each shoot.
• Actively engaged in conversation to gauge each person’s level of satisfaction.
• Other responsibilities included transportation and technical assistance as well as organising catering.

Mar 2006 – Aug 2006: Production Assistant, London Film School
• Responsibilities varied greatly but included cast management, prop location and Boom operation.
• Feedback on my performance was very positive in what was always a high pressure and time sensitive environment.

Nov 2004 – Dec 2004: IT Technician, Islington City Learning Centre
• Responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the computer facilities including assisting users with troubleshooting.
• Instructed individuals and small groups in the use of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office and other multimedia software.

Feb 2004: Administrative Assistant, Royal Courts of Justice
• Performed general clerical tasks such as, photo-copying, letter sorting, making tea, etc.


What you dont know yet, is that the "EJ Films" work experience is completely made up. This is because i feel it looks really bad to have a gap of 3 years without any sort of work, paid or not.

Is it worth the risk of being found out, to put a lie in like that? Or will my CV be good enough anyway, considering im at imperial studying a decent degree, and have a very active social life which i have documented appropriately.

I should also note that I have put the CV through the CV Help team many times and they have been a fantastic help. It is also a one page CV which i think works well. It is attached below minus my details.

All help appreciated. Thanks in advance.


Hardy