Hi there,
I've just got a job with a government agency and am due to submit my documents for BPSS. I have just one problem I'd like to run by with you'll. I lied on my CV about an employer who I didn't work for but is basically a start-up set up by a friend. I didn't want to lie but I was unemployed over a year and didn't want that to hinder my prospects. I have 5 years of great experience prior to that but BPSS only checks last 3 years, so they don't count. It's the 1st year I'm most worried about. I had a fallout with the friend as they cheated us in a separate financial matter so I don't want to go to him for a reference. Does anyone know how stringent these checks are, do they go to the company for references? Can I say the company doesn't exist anymore or the person I worked for isn't there anymore? As I said, I wouldn't have lied and it was only a way to protect my sanity and get a job. I have a fantastic career otherwise, have a clean record, moved to UK 3 years ago and went through deep depression because of certain things I went through during that year. Please do not reprimande for this and if possible, any advice would be much appreciated 🙏