To lie on my Cv?

[Puddlesinwinter]

Currently working in admin and looking for a new role, my previous role was as a housekeeper in a hotel as it worked around childcare etc. previous before that was admin.

backstory is that the hotel I worked for (2 years) has changed ownership and the hotel manager from when I worked there has retired now. AIBU to lie on my cv and say my role at the hotel was in admin to make my cv more appealing? Would be quite hard for potential employers to find out it’s a lie unless they ring up and that’s if they actually remember me as they have a huge staff turnover.

I wouldn't, because whilst it might be a low level of chance they'll find out, you could lose your job if they do find out later. It would mean remembering to lie the whole time you worked there, to people who might become friends.keeping house friendships separate to other friends. All just too stressful.

just emphasise previous & current admin experience & skills & downplay 'house keeping job' details with a one liner.

if you get an interview & they ask about it, just explain you needed that flexibility at the time but you are back in full time admin now your children are that bit older.

if it's a.issue you have probably dodged a bullet anyway.

No, don’t lie.

Theres no need to lie, you dont gain anything but risk being found out. Its amazing how things can come back to bite

No, it doesn’t sit well with me. If you’re willing to lie about this than this puts doubts over your general trustworthiness

I reply as someone who was responsible for recruitment within my own area of a large company and I would advise you not to lie on your CV.
You have previous and current experience in Admin and sandwiched between you worked in Housekeeping in an hotel.

Anyone who has worked in housekeeping in a commercial setting for 2 years will have demonstrated the ability to work extremely hard, the ability to work as part of a team and produce work of a high standard...this is not something that should be excluded from your CV.
If I read your CV I would conclude you are someone who is flexible enough to take on a role that demands all of the above.
There is no reason why you should exclude this.
Good luck in your next admin role. 🤞

No, don't lie about it. They could check and you would be fired or they might also expect a level of knowledge or ability you don't currently have.

Don't lie. The first post explains it well. Lying is very stressful.

don't lie - but emphasise any remotely admin related aspect of your housekeeping job - e.g if you were involved in supplies/stock control or ordering or rotas?

I'm not sure why you would want to lie? Having diversity on your CV is good! If you were trying to change the type of role, I can see why you might be concerned but the role you're concerned about us a past one. Don't worry about it, it will be fine!

Personally I would put housekeeping and admin...

If the hotel contact you
You can say you covered front desk or whatever when short staffed
No one will know

No one would need to remember you for this to be found out.

New job writes to old job for a reference, old job HR department opens your file and writes back "Puddlesinwinter* was employed by us from x date to x date in the post of housekeeper."*

That is the most basic reference that you can get. No one needs to phone up and find someone who remembers you.

Don't do it.

I wouldn’t because if they do find out, it’s dishonesty, and a dismissal for dishonesty isn’t a great career move.

Just go for the job on your own merits.

Please don't lie, I know someone, a relative, who lied about qualifications. It got very silly as people realised that she didn't have any of them. Fortunately she left that employment before any more digging was done but then had to explain to future employers why she left. You should be truthful about your employment /qualifications / experience. Make reference to how you can do the job based on those factors.