Experts on the one thing you should leave off your CV when looking for jobs (opens original article in a new tab)

A study indicates that graduates with lower academic grades may improve their job prospects by not disclosing their degree classification on CVs, as employers might not always assume the worst when this information is missing.

• Recent research suggests that graduates with lower academic grades may benefit from omitting their degree classification from CVs.
• Employers may not always assume the worst when information about academic performance is missing on job applications.
• The study found that applicants who did not disclose their degree class had a higher success rate than those who openly stated a third-class degree.
• Strategic omissions in CVs could help level the playing field for candidates with weaker academic records.