Is it ever okay to tell a white lie in an interview? 🤔 It's a tough dilemma that you probably have faced. Maybe you've been asked about a skill you're still developing or a project that didn't go to plan? Or maybe you considered exaggerating your performance metrics? The temptation is to sugarcoat the truth 😬 STOP ❌ Honesty is not just a moral issue - it's the cornerstone of your soft skills. It shows self-awareness & integrity ✅ It shows authenticity and a willingness to grow & learn ✅ What do you think? Have you ever been tempted to stretch the truth? Comment below 👇
I’m always completely open and honest in all my interactions (including interviews), but it almost feels like a weakness rather than a strength. 😔 I’m going off on a slight tangent here, but… As an example (and I know I shouldn’t do this), but if I have the majority of the skills mentioned on a job description, but it asks for experience in C/C++ (written in a combined way like this), I won’t apply for the job, because despite being a good C programmer, I’m not a guru at C++. This is why it frustrates me when job adverts state C/C++, because it prevents me from applying for jobs that I’d probably do really well in. 😅
Anton Roe 🚀 Honesty is key. Being truthful demonstrates integrity and self-awareness, highly valued qualities in the workplace. Even if you are still developing certain skills, being upfront about them shows authenticity and a willingness to learn and grow. When I interview candidates, I always appreciate transparency, as it reveals their potential for growth. On the other hand, I sometimes feel disappointed when candidates exaggerate their abilities and cannot meet expectations, it not only creates a breach of trust but also signals the need to refine the interview process to better assess true skill levels.
Is this a white lie? “Are you familiar with this software?” and you nod eagerly, hoping you can learn it on YouTube before your start date! It’s all about acting like a confident expert while secretly praying you can keep up with your own hype, isn't it?
Anton Roe 🚀 honesty is key. I have been honest in interviews and been marked down for it (direct feedback from recruiters highlighted the particular answer as a gap) but I'd rather be honest and sleep at night than not be.
Such a tricky one! It’s tempting to gloss over the rough edges, but honesty always wins. Admitting where you're still learning (and what you're doing about it) or where things didn’t go as planned shows you’re self-aware and willing to learn. Plus, it builds trust right from the start. 👏 Being real beats sugarcoating every time!
Nope... a lie might get you over the line, but then you need to maintain the fallacy... too much hard work.. If you need to lie to land a job, its not the right job for you..
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3moreaders may not like this but i'd say only tell the truth if you know how to spin a weakness into a strength. if you're starting out, do what whatever it takes to get in and then go above and beyond to make yourself better than you sold yourself in a game where you're competing to even play, get on the team and then play like your life depends on it. you'll level up further than you ever imagined. my interviewer asked if i had a team of 6 people to bring over otherwise i wouldn't get the job. i said i did. this interview happened on friday mornign and monday i needed 6 people to show up with me. i called everyone in my list and made it happen. then worked crazy hours and made it into the best team in australia and just curious, do the people who are bad at their jobs and lie actually even get the job? their so easy to spot