Lee may be rough around the edges but he is an inspirational leader, shows enterprise, has entrepreneurial traits and is up for a challenge. He admits he has a lot to learn and the power of business to quickly confirm his CV whoopsy is one of those learning points. Sir Alan's concession will create a dependency that may evolve into a long term commitment by Lee. In any event Lee will come out with a stronger CV next time given this chance to prove himself.

Yes, I think the outward qualities of Lee made him the best choice from the final 5. We use a word stick-at-itness; he certainly has that.

Overall this batch of apprentices were weaker than in past series so the quality at initial selection for the shortlist has been varied or has been reduced for media consumption and ratings.
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For me two things:

1 People should not do it

2 On the basis that it was discovered before the final selection and your man came clean so he was hired on the correct CV then yes people screw up but hey move on.

If he had not come clean when challenged then yes boot him out.
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I had a lump in my throat watching that episode when Lee was caught out. It is one thing to have to admit you elaborated your CV to an interview panel, it is quite another to millions of viewers. I remember how for years I was terrified that the "2nd class Honours" on my CV would be found out as a 2:ii and not a 2:i. I should not have worried, the focus of questions was always on how someone with an art history degree ended up specialising in employee relations!

I am with Sir Alan on this.... Lee won because of his track record and achievements on the show which were second to none.
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I am surprised by the support being shown for Lee and Sir Sugar's decision.

What message regarding integrity and credibility has Sir Sugar given to his customers/clients/colleagues?

Social, economic and environmental commitments are fundamental to the sustainability of any business. How is it, in this context, that a failure in terms of integrity/ethics can so easily be overlooked?
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So what? Companies lie all the time during recruitment. We've all seen the wonderful ads describing how, 'innovative', how 'forward looking', how this job is, 'at the cutting edge of change', or that this is 'an exciting opportunity' and so on. And what happens when you get the job? Just like any other.

And what a wonderful opportunity to lie when you get asked such questions as, "why should we employ you?", and reply by telling the interviewers that you're the greatest HR manager since sliced bread and that you can contribute.............etc., (Or do we all tell 'the truth'?)

This whole exercise just demonstrates that to get a job you only need to act the part at interview and provided you are the actor they like best you'll get the job.
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