The person confessed they had struggled to find a job for years and had to rely on their parents for help

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An employee who faked their entire CV to secure a top job in IT says they have "no regrets". The person confessed they had struggled to find a job for years and had found it hard to buy food because they were low on cash - having to ask their parents for help.

In a bid to secure a good job, the Reddit user said they faked their CV - claiming they had done work experience they never did, faked their grades and made up volunteering and internships they hadn't completed. They were never caught - and managed to secure a well-paid job in IT.

Taking to Reddit, they said: "I had struggled for years after graduation trying to find a job. Ended up just bouncing around between dead end jobs, legitimately struggling to pay for groceries.

"My parents had to help me pay for things like my car registration, fixing flat tyres, etc. I decided to fake my resume and within like two weeks I landed a really good job in IT. I'm making more money than I ever imagined and it's all remote."

They explained they faked everything except their degree and certifications. After searching their county's business database, they found "a couple of defunct companies" which they could claim to have completed work experience placements with.

They also faked internships and volunteer work, and faked their grades. They added: "I then tailored each resume by rewording the job responsibilities from specific listings."

After managing to secure their new job, they said embellishing their CV had "changed their life". The user said: "Sounds silly but for the first time in my life I'm actually happy.

"I'm so happy that I've been waking up early for work with no alarm."

In the comment section, the employee gave some more information about what they had done, and what their plans are. In response to a comment asking about employers asking for references, they said: "They asked and I had my uncle and best friend vouch for me, but they never ended up calling them."

In another comment they explained their plans for the future, they said: "I'll hop jobs one or two times to get rid of the fake jobs and then I'll be in the clear."

Users on Reddit commented their surprise - with some people thinking it's a great idea. One said: "Hey, congrats! Hopefully as you gain more experience, you can replace the faked stuff with actual things you’ve learned."

Another said: "I did the exact same thing while applying for a graduate level job at a Big four in the UK (...) It’s been seven years, and I’m still here."

A third added: "Congrats. Fake it till you make it. That is what most VPs that fall upwards do anyhow. Keep it going. In fact at about six months to a year, start looking for a better gig - you have 'manager material' written all over you."

But others said the Reddit user was just lucky and the outcome could have been very different. One said: "You got lucky that they didn't bother with a thorough background check, because many companies do.

"My last company required that I show proof that I was employed at the companies I listed on my resume. They wanted either pay stubs or tax forms."

Another added: "Luckily they didn’t actually ask for your transcripts or the GPA thing would have gotten you caught. But that’s the HR department’s fault for not checking."