Should you lie in a job interview?

[an anarchist]

Should you lie in a job interview?

I had one last week, and I didn't get hired. I have another today though. I'm applying for cooking positions.

I was honest with the last managers and told them "I am not the fastest anymore like I was when I was 18-19.". For whatever reason, they didn't hire me. Crowded job market down where I live.

Should I lie? Should I tell the interviewer that I can run around like a cracked out Energizer Bunny? Do I do whatever is necessary to get my foot in the door and then figure it out from there?

In school, they always said you had to "sell yourself" in job interviews. Does that mean lying? I tell the interviewers that I bring positive vibes to the table. That is very important in a kitchen, more important than being fast I believe. That's my selling point.

Do I tell them I'm fast as heck too?

Do you lie in interviews? If you interview people, have you had people over hype themselves up only for you to find out when they started working?

 

[sayak83]

Should you lie in a job interview?

I had one last week, and I didn't get hired. I have another today though. I'm applying for cooking positions.

I was honest with the last managers and told them "I am not the fastest anymore like I was when I was 18-19.". For whatever reason, they didn't hire me. Crowded job market down where I live.

Should I lie? Should I tell the interviewer that I can run around like a cracked out Energizer Bunny? Do I do whatever is necessary to get my foot in the door and then figure it out from there?

In school, they always said you had to "sell yourself" in job interviews. Does that mean lying? I tell the interviewers that I bring positive vibes to the table. That is very important in a kitchen, more important than being fast I believe. That's my selling point.

Do I tell them I'm fast as heck too?

Do you lie in interviews? If you interview people, have you had people over hype themselves up only for you to find out when they started working?

I remember you telling us of some back problem. Will it seriously hamper the type of work you are interviewing for? If so, there could be a problem down the future.

 

[an anarchist]

I remember you telling us of some back problem. Will it seriously hamper the type of work you are interviewing for? If so, there could be a problem down the future.

Yea that's another thing I brought up in my last interview when they asked if I could be lifting a lot. I told them I wear a brace and also get back pills when I need them, but yea I haven't treated my body to good and I can feel its fragility now. My back gives out at least once a year on the job and I'll be immobilized on the spot. It's super embarrassing and I hate it so I tell the bosses to keep me off the truck unloading.

But I'm afraid me bringing up my back problem makes them not want to hire me as well. Tho discrimination is illegal they can still not hire me at their discretion.

 

[Secret Chief]

Should you lie in a job interview?

I had one last week, and I didn't get hired. I have another today though. I'm applying for cooking positions.

I was honest with the last managers and told them "I am not the fastest anymore like I was when I was 18-19.". For whatever reason, they didn't hire me. Crowded job market down where I live.

Should I lie? Should I tell the interviewer that I can run around like a cracked out Energizer Bunny? Do I do whatever is necessary to get my foot in the door and then figure it out from there?

In school, they always said you had to "sell yourself" in job interviews. Does that mean lying? I tell the interviewers that I bring positive vibes to the table. That is very important in a kitchen, more important than being fast I believe. That's my selling point.

Do I tell them I'm fast as heck too?

Do you lie in interviews? If you interview people, have you had people over hype themselves up only for you to find out when they started working?

I wouldn't lie. Aside from any principle, if your lie relates to something significant it could well lead to a problem if you were offered the position.
Can you consider roles in which your back condition would not be a concern?

 

[SalixIncendium]

I don't lie nor do I condone lying. I have terminated employment for those who have lied on their application or during the interview.

That said, I'd strongly advise against doing so.

 

[an anarchist]

I wouldn't lie. Aside from any principle, if your lie relates to something significant it could well lead to a problem if you were offered the position.
Can you consider roles in which your back condition would not be a concern?

Tbh, my medical team recommended to me to get the disability benefits process going. The government denies most people, even if they need it, so it's typically a long process. I've been putting it off because I don't know.

I almost got hired in the behavioral health field last month as a "Peer Support Specialist". But I'm bipolar and my meds are barley getting increased. So I almost got in a fist fight in my very first interaction with a client. This is why I can't cashier as well, I'm too feisty. I go to anger management and take meds, but if I see the wrong person or something I don't trust myself.

Cooking/dishwashing is all I know how to do. Though I've burnt through my youthful reserves of energy though. I'm barely learning how to take care of myself (eat, drink water, and sleep everyday) so I'm physically unfit. And I'm not hopped up on substances like most cooks to keep me going.

 

[RestlessSoul]

I used to interview prospective postmen and women for the Royal Mail. What I was most keen to establish was, was the person honest and reliable? Not that you could ever tell that from an interview tbh, but honesty is a quality employers value; most of all though, I wanted people who would turn up for work on time every day, and take some pride in doing their work to a good standard. The ability to get on with colleagues and customers also counted for a lot..

 

[an anarchist]

Well no one told me to lie... I guess I'll be honest.

I'm heading out and will be honest! Thanks everyone.

 

[McBell]

Should you lie in a job interview?

I had one last week, and I didn't get hired. I have another today though. I'm applying for cooking positions.

I was honest with the last managers and told them "I am not the fastest anymore like I was when I was 18-19.". For whatever reason, they didn't hire me. Crowded job market down where I live.

Should I lie? Should I tell the interviewer that I can run around like a cracked out Energizer Bunny? Do I do whatever is necessary to get my foot in the door and then figure it out from there?

In school, they always said you had to "sell yourself" in job interviews. Does that mean lying? I tell the interviewers that I bring positive vibes to the table. That is very important in a kitchen, more important than being fast I believe. That's my selling point.

Do I tell them I'm fast as heck too?

Do you lie in interviews? If you interview people, have you had people over hype themselves up only for you to find out when they started working?

I am of the thought that there ae some certain circumstances where it is mildly ok to lie. I.E. do these pants make my butt look fat

However, a job interview is not one of them.
And I do not distinguish between interviewer and interviewee.

 

[Secret Chief]

Tbh, my medical team recommended to me to get the disability benefits process going. The government denies most people, even if they need it, so it's typically a long process. I've been putting it off because I don't know.

I almost got hired in the behavioral health field last month as a "Peer Support Specialist". But I'm bipolar and my meds are barley getting increased. So I almost got in a fist fight in my very first interaction with a client. This is why I can't cashier as well, I'm too feisty. I go to anger management and take meds, but if I see the wrong person or something I don't trust myself.

Cooking/dishwashing is all I know how to do. Though I've burnt through my youthful reserves of energy though. I'm barely learning how to take care of myself (eat, drink water, and sleep everyday) so I'm physically unfit. And I'm not hopped up on substances like most cooks to keep me going.

Obviously benefits and health matters vary from country to country so it's hard to advise. Are you in the US? - (I'm guessing from what you say)- I'm in the UK.

 

[Secret Chief]

Well no one told me to lie... I guess I'll be honest.

I'm heading out and will be honest! Thanks everyone.

Be honest, but try to present yourself in the best light. Think before you answer!

 

[Secret Chief]

do these pants make my butt look fat

Unless you've got a death wish

 

[RestlessSoul]

Well no one told me to lie... I guess I'll be honest.

I'm heading out and will be honest! Thanks everyone.

Good luck

 

[ChristineM]

Don't lie to a prospective employer, it will usually backfire on you.

Have you cooked before? If yes then sell it.
You do know kitchen procedures, sell it
If asked tell them you have a back problem but you are taking prescribed medication for it

Be positive and honest

Best of luck.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Bear in mind, you're under no obligation to disclose anything that hasn't been solicited. If they don't ask any questions related to your back problem, don't volunteer it.

 

[rocala]

If I felt the need, I would lie for a job. I am normally a very principled person but my multiple experiences with human resources people has left me more than a little bitter.

I can only speak for the London variety of the species but I have never met a more unimaginative and unworldy group of so called professionals in my life.
One example. I applied for job which involved some weekend working. I had informed them that I needed one in three off. "No problem" I was told, and they had selected a position for me.
I was given a job description to look at. No good I said, it wants me to work every weekend. How can you tell she said. By reading this I said. She studied the document and clearly was puzzled. I had to point out that it contained a shift pattern chart - compulsory Saturday and Sunday working.

I left, and I am sure that she still did not understand. I could write many more like this.

 

[Eddi]

Don't lie!!!

It may come back and bite you at some future point

Honesty is always the best policy

 

[Arnaud1221]

Depend on what, depend on the employer. But for something crucial, your rep.

 

[Pawpatrol]

In school, they always said you had to "sell yourself" in job interviews. Does that mean lying?

No. You shouldn't lie.

I tell the interviewers that I bring positive vibes to the table.

Not a good one, imo. What does that even mean??

Sell yourself means tell them why they should hire you.

"I'm not as fast as....." Is not it. That's why they should not hire you. So you need to figure out what your strengths are. As for your weaknesses, you mostly stay silent about them.

I don't know the law on this, but morally speaking, if you have regular problems with your back that affect your job you should inform them. That is, morally and ethically.

 

[Quagmire]

My view, @an anarchist : If you have to lie in order to get something you're probably not meant to have it.