Not lying and putting yourself down are two different things. It's a job interview so it's important to put your best foot forward.
What question did they ask to that prompted that reply?
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Should you lie in a job interview?
- Thread starter an anarchist
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What question did they ask to that prompted that reply?
Sometimes a little inaccuracy is worth a lot of explaining.
I list several programming languages I could realistically catch up on in a short time-frame as languages that I simply *know*.
I know that I can perform those skills when needed to rise to the opportunity - and I don't trust a non-technical interviewer to properly grasp how transferable my skills are and how quickly I can pick one up.
The downside of this is that I was once asked to write a program in an interview, and failed to do so. I'm fortunate that the technical interviewer was able to see that I had a clue about this stuff from pseudo-code, and I was transparent with him about my limitations. Got the job.
I list several programming languages I could realistically catch up on in a short time-frame as languages that I simply *know*.
I know that I can perform those skills when needed to rise to the opportunity - and I don't trust a non-technical interviewer to properly grasp how transferable my skills are and how quickly I can pick one up.
The downside of this is that I was once asked to write a program in an interview, and failed to do so. I'm fortunate that the technical interviewer was able to see that I had a clue about this stuff from pseudo-code, and I was transparent with him about my limitations. Got the job.
The honorable thing is to be honest. Always
Audie
Veteran Member
I expect people to hype their capabilities.
But anyone who does is not just out the door
presently but they get a full disclosure when
their next might-be employer calls about them.
I'm in Hong Kong but a quick check shows
nebraska has very low unemployment, lots of jobs.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
You don't want to outright lie, but it's common practice to embellish what you've done and ham it up some.
Amd definitely don't tell them you aren't as fast as you were. That's not good. Mention your back issues, but don't tell you aren't fast. Just leave that out.
And perhaps see if there are any programs you can access that help people specifically with work related things like interviews and resume writing.
Shadow Wolf
Certified People sTabber & Business Owner
What of it?
I had a boss at one point who had been trained as an interrogator by the Navy. One day I sat in on an interview where my boss metaphorically peeled the skin off an applicant and filleted him as well. If someone lies and the interviewer picks it up, it's "all she wrote". The same boss interviewed a friend of mine who had been traumatized by trying to teach history in a girl's jail. He was honest and got the job. I've never forgotten those two events even though they were in the 1980's.
Yes, if it gets you the job. Just say whatever the hell they want to hear. Applications are just psychological games at this point. It's a common thing and don't you dare feel bad. My application for Walmart had me saying the "the very best" for all the questions and that sure as hell ain't true. Didn't end up getting me hired but I'm sure it didn't hurt. Lol.
I did. I'm just late to the conversation. We don't live in a world where honesty is the best policy, sadly. Especially if you're going to work in retail. Honesty made me a pariah and cost me my job. Now I'll lie and be fake like everyone else if that's what it takes.
I wouldn't even mention the back issues. I don't mention my physical issues. They definitely won't hire you then.
Koldo
Outstanding Member
Only if:
1) You can get away with it. (No point in lying that you can speak japanese when you know nothing about it)
2) Telling the truth sounds like a bad idea. If it sounds like a bad idea, it probably is.
I did once, and got the job. I said I was an experienced proof and transit operator. I was young (about 21 or 22) and dumb. Proof and transit is a bank function that encodes and prepares bank teller work (checking account deposit slips, checks, savings deposit and withdrawal slips, etc.) for computer processing. I never set hands on a proof and transit machine (it has a keyboard console and a row of "pockets" that the slips are sorted into) before but I had a basic knowledge.
I got the job and I scrambled to become adept and profiicient at it. I actually like the job, and lied because I wanted to do that kind of work, having seen it in other banks I worked at. My employers were none the wiser until we had a falling out, I was quitting and let the cat out of the bag that I never touched a transit machine before. I lied the once and don't think I would ever do it again, but I promise nothing.
Were you asked about your speed? Why don’t you say, “I never have a problem getting food quickly to the pass,” rather than saying you’re not as fast as you used to be?
Bingo
Heyo
Veteran Member
@an anarchist
I'm also late, and I agree with @Saint Frankenstein.
Don't lie on your résumé, that is in writing and can be verified.
You don't have to outright lie, but you are expected to exaggerate.
There are questions that are illegal to ask. You can legally lie on those.
Also remember that the interviewer will lie about the company and your job. Even the playing field.
Lie whenever you can get away with it.
Prepare some answers in advance. If you are asked about your health, say that you have no problem in doing, what is expected from a chef. (A chef shouldn't be expected to unload a truck.)
Heyo
Veteran Member
I once got a job with a résumé that was full of blatant lies - but I didn't write it. I worked now and then for a small firm as a programmer. When the boss had the opportunity to go into "slave trading", he jumped on it. So I landed at a big corporation as a consultant. While I was still studying, the résumé said I had a diploma, I had extensive experience in a language I've never used, and was 4 years older than my passport said. I suspect that the boss at the corporation knew about the lies, and he just needed to sell me to his boss. I was never asked about any of my purported qualities.
It was a 4 months gig and I got a fat bonus for exceptional work.
Secret Chief
Vetted Member
In my last interview for a school position I was asked (by my boss-to-be) what were my favourite subjects. I said a few and then added "Anything but foreign languages, I hated Spanish and French at school." Clearly at this point I didn't know she was a foreign language teacher
One time, I had an interview where the interviewer asked me about my expected salary. I lied and said, "Double what I earn from my job on RF." I got a contract worth $0/year. They took what I said too literally and really gave me double what I earn here.