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until further notice · Joined: 28 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

So, I want to know where something is coming from, as it may affect a decision I am trying to make. I am being asked by my employer to create "filler" on my CV to make my teaching experience add up to 6 years. If my CV doesn't match expectations....

Anyway, is this 6 years experience requirement coming from the government? Also, what are the potential ramifications of this - is this common practice or what?

johnslat · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject:

Dear until further notice,

So, they're asking you, in effect, to lie. Is your "employer" a recruiter / contractor or a Saudi institution?

The former, perhaps?

Regards,
John

until further notice · Joined: 28 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

Hi John,

I understand that. To answer your question, the latter. My concern is if this is a government requirement...that would be quite serious. If it is not, does it or could it have similarly serious ramifications?

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Since they also normally require "letters of employment" for all years worked, I don't see what lying on your CV gets you... but a shady employer.

An employer can require as many years experience as they want, but I don't see this as a government requirement as few ads request that number.

I must say that I wouldn't even consider working for these people. They have already proven that they are dishonest and unscrupulous.

VS

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world

until further notice · Joined: 28 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

Nomad Soul-

You're right. I have the answer I need; I am not ambivalent anymore. I work for a contractor and this is, as far as I know, coming all the way through the ranks.

until further notice · Joined: 28 Apr 2014 Posts: 5

Also, thanks all. I finally joined Dave's to get advice about this.

nomad soul · Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Posts: 11454 Location: The real world