yep agree, completely ignore anything gravitate says - wouldnt think he/she has much of a job if that is how he/she goes about things. I look after recruitment and we write to all previous employers over last five years, and if we do not get a satisfactory response, the offer of employment is withdrawn - so lying would not help. As Machecoul says, you should say you wanted to work and tell them what you learnt from your previous experiences, and the skills and competencies you gained from each particular role.