To lie on CV to get a job

[arrivedbysaucer]

I haven't worked since 1999 due to mostly being unsuccessful at interviews and if I have been offered jobs I usually get fired as soon as the employers realise I have no organisation skills, time awareness, no ability to focus or complete tasks or attention to detail or in fact attention for anything.
I take medication for inattentive ADHD but the problem is I also have social anxiety because of this, which I have had cbt for but found most of this to be about self acceptance which I feel I have accepted myself and how I'm not the same as everyone else but it's not acceptable by everyone else to be the way I am so not very helpful, I'm also very socially awkward.

If I was to write the above on a CV it's almost certain I would not be invited in for an interview so would I be unreasonable to lie on my CV and say I can do all of those things when really I can't just to get the job and if asked for examples in an interview to just invent things?

Social anxiety is a fear of being judged which is exactly what an interview is, someone judging you so it's difficult but If I don't lie about who I am and waste employers time and resources I will get sanctioned by the job centre.

My youngest is turning 3 soon and I will then be expected to look for work as dh is on minimum wage.
My eldest is 20 now so I've been a SAHM for most of my life so have no experience or qualifications as my school grades were F's and
G 's and I failed at college.
I have two sons 2 and 20 the eldest lives with his fiancée so I just have the little one at home now.

Do I have much choice but to lie if I ever want to get an interview?

I feel sorry for you OP.
A colleague of mine just lost their job, the main issue was ADHD leading to too many mistake and poor productivity (and depression and anxiety on top, because sucking at your job feels horrible)
The harsh truth is some jobs are a terrible fit for people with ADHD. Anything requiring focus, attention to detail, consistency...
However, people with ADHD can have other strengths, e.g. being good with their hands, or artistically inclined.

I would recommend that you avoid jobs in which your mind is expected to work like an efficient computer (that would be most office/admin jobs, and quite a few others, e.g. waitress, or even working at a till, as you have to accurately process large lists in short amounts of time), and maybe focus on more manual and/or artistic jobs? E.g. (I imagine, maybe I'm wrong): gardening, beauty therapist, hairdresser, ... looking after young children? Working in a kitchen? (These job probably still require focus/memory skills, but perhaps to a lesser extent?)

@arrivedbysaucer

I don't know what's worse the inattentive ADHD or the social anxiety and shame it brings. I wouldn't wish it on anyone but I think I could maybe help others who struggle because I know I'm kind and gentle and understanding and I might be quiet but I'm a good listener.

These are really great qualities. You write really well. Maybe something along the lines of care or support might be your thing?

For a year I did volunteer in a nursing home with a group. We would go in 2s and for 1-2 hours sit and chat with/pray with residents. I found it super socially awkward but also the least judged ever!

Have are you with children? Have you considered working for yourself as a childminder, housekeeper or cleaner? It does require skill to get customers as you may need to advertise yourself and do your local borough's childminder course and a first aid course. It obviously requires a lot of focus, attention and patience to look after other people's children and reasonable communication skills to liaise with the parents and ensure you are on the same page.
If you like dogs and there is demand in your area you could look into that. Or look for jobs that you can do from home and don't have tight deadlines.

Everyone will tell you not to lie on your CV but you don't have a lot going for you on paper.
No previous work history
No education
No time management or organisation skills plus no ability to finish tasks or focus on the job.
Please call if interested!

I think realistically you're going to have to write a generic CV that implies you have some work ethic or the job centre will think you're deliberately scuppering any job opportunity.

I just wanted to say how brave I think you are. I have taught kids with your type of issues and that combination of good intentions and trouble following instructions must be heartbreaking as an adult. To ask for help is amazing. I think you know lying on CV will not sort you out longer term; you'll get fired again AND feel worse. But previous posters have come up with great suggestions around care work, support work, where your knowledge, empathy and thoughtfulness will be really valued. (Wanted to add I think LSA/TA might be tricky because it is about supporting a kid in a classroom). I also wondered about foster care? You sound really committed to your kids and have worked hard.to support your son. Don't lose hope there is a job for you (and the job centre have to be meanies but you can play their game and yours!) GOOD LUCK!

I have ADHD, social anxiety and autism, so I get how big the hole feels at the moment. I was convinced for many years that I would never get any job, but I ended up going from no job for years, to the last couple of years having (a little bit spotty at times) various jobs.
Could you look at self employment opportunities like cleaning or dog walking etc.
I ended up basically emailing to pretty much every job I could think of in my area, explaining my lack of work history and issues and could I even volunteer with them, so many people wrote back to me, offered me contacts or a couple of weeks volunteering or interviewa I ended up with a role which helped my CV and then went on some courses.

For work place issues, don't be afraid to take a notebook and a pen and write down steps etc so you can follow them through later.

I felt incredibly anxious when at jobs and I stand there notebook in hand having to ask them to explain very slowly and feel like a total div but people really don't judge they'd rather you and them took the time then, then just forgetting or pretending to be doing things.
I use my phone to schedule my entire life down to the millisecond, obviously that won't be allowed in all work places or you could have a paper list.

I've lied before on a CV, if found out it will result in your employment being terminated. How much lying would you need to do?

*also if you're going to lie in an interview, write down the invented experience etc, further questions could leave you unstuck

I have no advice, but I will say that you write very articulately. Good luck with your job search.