Lying about degree on CV?

[tropicalbird]

I completed 1 year of university 3 years ago and took a 1 year break due to pregnancy. I've attempted to complete my second year in 2 years and have failed due to lack of support around me and other personal difficulties.

I want to withdraw and get a full time job in an industry I'm interested in and I think my degree is now useless as its not directly related.

I got a high 2:2 in my year at university (58%). Could I put this on my CV as BSc(Hons) X subject 2:2 2014-2018 even though I didn't actually successfully complete the degree, or would that be misleading and dishonest?

Yes it's misleading. But I would write 1st year on it to get the credit while still being honest.

Don't put that!

What have you passes? 2 years?

Yes - of course it as you don't have a degree. Just put down that you completed a year of a degree and that was your mark.

Gosh, don't lie, seriously. You know that looks like you finished your degree! You may not get caught out but chances are you will, not worth it.

What have you passes? 2 years?

Sorry I don't get this?

I've only passed a few modules with dismal results for my second year. But I've completed that over a couple of years.

Just trying to see how I can get my foot in the door.

A lot of companies want graduates or those with a university education.

Is it worth the embarrassment of being caught out op?
What if they ask to see confirmation of your degree? What then?

Completing of uni gives you some kind of higher education certificate. I also had a baby in 2nd year and temporarily took a break.

When applying for jobs ive never had to prove my degree, but have always had to send a copy to HR on my first day.

That should say completing 1st year of uni you get a certificate of higher education. Ask your tutor.

There have been cases of people getting their P45 immediately for saying they have a degree when they don’t.

My job requires a degree but I don’t have one, but I still got the job.

I’m sorry but of course you can’t put that, it’s so misleading it’s fraudulent.

You have to complete the entire degree to put BSc.
You have to complete it with honours to put (Hons)

You have not been awarded a degree, you can’t put BSc(Hons) 2:2!!

You can put “Completed first year of X subject course with 62% (or whatever)

OP, they will ask you for certificates and evidence. It's a really bad idea to lie to get 'your foot in the door'. You'll be out on your arse through that same door if they find out about your deception (They will).

Definitely not - I would exaggerate GCSEs or a levels but not invent a fictitious degree!

I know someone who did and it worked out fine, but I'm not sure I could. It could all fall apart so easily.

I didn't complete my degree and I have a CertHe.

You could be done for fraud. Sorry, but be aware.

I agree completely that expecting 'a degree' as an entry to even getting an interview is laziness on many employer's parts, the vast majority of these jobs don't require what I'd recognise as 'degree level critical thinking skills' but since we've all 'bought' into this fallacy, you may have to set your sights lower, or get yourself a stunning CV as best you can and try to get to talk to someone at the company who may waive the need for an actual degree once you've 'sold' yourself to them.

For the record, you say 'my degree is useless'- well, you don't have a degree! Sorry to be blunt!

I’ve done a first aid course, can I apply to be a brain surgeon?

I wouldn't even exaggerate GCSEs these days!!

Don’t lie, if you get caught out the consequences are awful. I don’t think there’s any need, anyway. I dropped out without graduating. My cv gives the name of the university and the course and says “two years of study completed before leaving to start full time employment.” A surprisingly large number of recruiters only read the name and dates and skip or misread the reason for leaving. I consider this to be not my fault.

Err yes definitely misleading. You don’t have a degree- much less an honours one.

If you are absolutely against returning to university to finish the degree then what are the other routes into your chosen industry?
Are there apprenticeships? Or non graduate entry level positions? Have you done any placements or anything like that?

If you’re comfortable saying what it is you are hoping to do then there must be some MNers with some advice? I think we must have most sectors represented...

Don't lie on your CV. It will always haunt you - especially if you get the job

I had to show degree certificates in my last job so couldn't lie about it either

If you leave you will get issued a DipHE - I know because I have a DipHE for the two years of history I did before I switched to CompSci

Admittedly, my NHS dept recently took on 6 'overseas trained' professional workers who evidently are not in any way, shape or form qualified. One admitted her 'M.Sc' took a fortnight to complete...

We believe the national registration body were told to not too closely at their 'qualifications' such is the shortage of this skill in the NHS....

Seriously?

You are not a graduate, and if you try to present yourself as one you'll get found out immediately and blacklisted.

If you're dropping out of the degree altogether, there is no benefit whatsoever in mentioning it at all, especially if your best mark was a 2:2. All you would be doing is highlighting that you didn't do very well and ended up not sticking with it. Your CV is a marketing document - only things that strengthen you as a candidate belong on it. If you aren't going to finish the degree it's better just to present yourself as an experienced but non-degree-holding individual.

Seriously? I’ve been studying my whole life my children and husband have had to take second place and you think its ok to just not complete your study yet get the rewards. This makes me really 😠