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

[Confusgurl]

Before I start, this was a genuine error and I’m glad I caught it now.

I applied for a position in the nhs and got an interview.
upon reviewing my application in preparation for the interview, I noticed I put a C for maths when I have a D!

im mortified!
the job doesn’t explicitly say you need a maths gcse however I’m aware NHS jobs ask for your certificates.

I have a degree and experience in all areas of the job role which is why I presume they want to interview me.
i also deal with numbers and budgeting on a daily basis so more than capable but just crap at exams when I was in school!!!

do I email them and admit my error?

Awful I know!
I have no way to explain this away, I don’t think they will accept its baby brain as an excuse will they ha!

(As an aside, we had to show our O, A, and degree certificates when we adopted. Not because you need a degree to adopt, you don't, but to check we were being honest.)

It was a joke

We go through every application with the candidates at some point. We tell them we will require their exam certificates and ask them to confirm they will match what is written on the firm. We do the same with the DBS. We do catch people out and they always look uncomfortable if they own up. If they don't and the facts emerge at the actual checks, we withdraw the job offer- it is the dishonesty that is the issue then. In your case the sloppiness of the application is telling in my opinion.

Come on OP. Thats not an error. You upped your grade and now realise you will get caught. Its not true that "GCSEs don't matter" my teen is doing them now and having talks from 6th forms and colleges and the students HAVE to get a 4 in maths and english or most courses are closed to them or the courses enable them to retake those as part of the course. I'm really not seeing an indulgent "oh its fine if you dont pass maths love you can come in anyway" approach at all.

Who actually looks at your gcse results?? Do employers really do that, when you're a grown adult??

Agreed!
Sleep deprived with a 8 month old doesn’t help but I’m completely mortified as I’ve worked my way up in my current role quite high and it doesn’t reflect my ability in any way.
just a human error that’s happened during late night applications but it’s now cost me a great opportunity.
Def something to learn from!

It’s a small error, but needs sorting now so you aren’t in the position of having submitted an inaccurate/misleading application. Short email to whatever contact you have:

“Please can I let you know I spotty a typo on my application [explain the mistake]. The rest of my qualifications - including my A Levels and BA (Hons) are listed accurately. Many apologies for this error. I look forward to meeting you at my interview on [date].”

If I was the recruiting manager I would be grateful you’d taken the time to do this and then would think no more of it.

I wouldn't say anything. If you're educated to degree or postgrad level they're not going to pursue you for a pissy GCSE certificate.

Say nothing. I think 'owning up' could potentially jeopardise your success when proof of grades most probably isn't required and it would all be for nothing. I'd be a little suspicious of someone who owned up at interview stage, it would make me wonder whether everything else stated was legit.

You will be fine. Good luck with interview.

If I wanted to up my maths I wouldn’t have also decreased my English.
I have two Bs in English but also put C for that for some ungodly reason!!!

If you have a degree that's what they'll want to see. Noone looks at gases levels or even a levels if you have a degree. Take a call pill. And good luck x

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.

Currently on Mat leave, have a job to go back to but planned redundancies a month after I return. Fun times!

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 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...

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).

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.

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

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?

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.

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!