Error on Cv and now have an interview, do I come clean before?

Don't whatever you do tell them you made typo's or they'll think you failed primary school plurals 😂

Yes you must tell them, particularly if the grade is pertinent to the role.

Hope it works out for you.

errrrr if an offer is made we cross reference all the info… so depending how long it all takes could have an offer withdrawn or if you’ve started, employment would be terminated within probation period.

I still remember an example a couple years ago. Day 2 they bought in their little box of desk trinkets etc. Wasn’t even 10am and they were putting the photos back in and doing the walk of shame with our HRD at their side through the open plan office to the elevator. Never to be seen again.

Same here . I have been RGN for 35+ years and have never had to show O level results 🤷‍♀️

Just seen you have emailed!

The problem is a C is a pass and A D isn’t at GCSE/ O level, and a lot of jobs specify needing a pass in English and Maths. It may be without a C in Maths you wouldn’t have been invited for interview. If I didn’t have a pass at GCSE, I would look at resitting or getting an equivalent qualification.

Honesty
Integrity
Accuracy

All count. Own the mistake and apologise before the interview.

If they have to ask before you mention it you will not be judged favourably.

Dependent on how long you have worked for your employer, if you get a solid job offer and want to move anyway, you could speak to your current HR and see if they are interested in people coming forward for voluntary redundancy. If you meet the criteria you might get a tax-free lump sum on redundancy and then move on to the next job. It helps your current employer if your dept is already under threat as they don't need to force as many redundancies and sometimes you can negotiate your redundancy package better.

Unless you're not long out of school I'd say nothing. It's the NHS, they care about your previous experience not school exams. I've worked in the NHS for 30 years, had many interviews, have never once been asked about school exams.

Oh op. I feel for you. I would come clean. Tell them you have messed up your grades and start that you down played the English grades before mentioning the maths. I work for the nhs and worryingly never had to provide any certificates but I would still speak to them asap. Or maybe at the start of the interview Good luck 💕

I have no idea where my GCSE certificates are, in fact I tore one up because the grade was crap! I don't have my A Level certs either. I've been working for the NHS for 17 years.

I would send an updated version of my CV to the recruiter noting there were some typo’s and telling them what changes you have made. Apologies for the inconvenience etc. No way would I go forward for an interview with a better grade shown for Maths than I actually achieved. As it’s wrong I think you have to correct it.

See this is why I wouldn’t come clean. If someone would act like this poster I’d just think fuck it and keep quiet!

A couple of jobs I've applied for recently I had to list EVERY qualification (and job) I'd ever done, along with where, grade and date - another I had to provide GCSE (O' level) certificates for Maths and English.

OP, come clean before any interview as it's gross misconduct to lie about qualifications.
Don't do it at the interview because a) it may distract you from giving your best at the interview and b) could be potentially embarrassing.

Not read the entire thread so apologies if this has been stated.
I work in the NHS, don't think I've ever been asked for GCSE or a level certificates. I was asked for my degree certificate as it was pertinent for my role. Unsure if I've even got these certificates anymore!! Is it a counselling role?

Lucky you, they made me hunt out a 15 year old Project Management certificate, despite my masters degree and other post grad qualifications

So often, in all my years or hiring, those genuine errors always enhance the candidate… never diminish 🤣🤣

Good luck OP, personally I’d deselect you. Either your integrity is below expectations, or your attention to detail is below expectations.

I agree with this. I'd say you were reviewing material prior to the interview and had spotted two errors - that your English GCSE should have been a B, and Maths a D. (I'd mention both because that suggests an error rather than you were trying to inflate the maths grade). But as the PP mentions I would state that you meet the minimum requirements for the job, have a relevant/professional degree and x years experience in similar roles and are confident in any numerical parts of your job. (I'd ignore the last bit if the budgeting and numbers you mentioned are part of your personal rather than professional life).

I had to show Certificates for O levels, A levels, Degree and a Professional Qualification for my last job. That was for a barely over minimum wage, zero hours contract...

Go to the interview, if they offer then disclose your typo error. Apologise, your only human. Even those checking work do make errors, it's how you deal with them that really counts.

In future, just leave GCSE's off your CV. Employer's can ask if needed. We only look at degree and experience really and reference on that. If the candidate has good experience and no degree then we would look at A Levels.

When refencing is conducted - most companies now outsource to external providers, discrepancies in documentation provided and that given prior to interview do get highlighted, so best to mentioned before refencing starts.

I'm not in the NHS but this is how it worked in my previous employment and now in my own company.

I work for the NHS, nobody has ever asked to see my qualifications. I don't even have GCSE as I left school without qualifications and did my degree(s) as a mature student. I really don't think this is anything to worry about.