3 things you should lie about in a job interview
A well-known job recruitment manager recently shared the three things you should absolutely lie about in a job interview.
South Africa's job market is extremely competitive, especially given the country's high unemployment rate.
Having to compete with thousands of others for the same job can be extremely disheartening, so once you land an interview, you want to make the best of it.
Many recruiters will tell you that the interview is the make-or-break point of getting a job you have applied for, and unfortunately, this is where many candidates fail.
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Luckily, well-known recruitment manager Bonnie Dilber shared some tips on how you could possibly make the best of your interview.
In a recent viral video on TikTok, Dilber shared three things she believes every job candidate should lie about in their interview.
1. Why you're leaving your current job
"Number one, if you were leaving your job because you really dislike it, because you don't get along with your boss or your colleagues, you're gonna lie about this. Please, do not tell them that your boss doesn’t like you. Don't tell them that everyone's really hard to work with.
"All they’re going to hear when you say that is that you are difficult. Instead, you’re going to say something like, 'Things are going great, but I want to take on bigger challenges.'"
2. Why you want the new job
"The second thing that you're going to lie about is why you want the job. I mean, look y'all, like 100% of people who want a job want it for the money and benefits. That’s not a unique answer. It doesn’t actually differentiate you from anyone."
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"And it's a big red flag to them because they think that’s all you care about if that's the only thing you can come up with.
"Instead, you are going to tell them why you're passionate about the company's mission, why this job is your life's work, and how you are just such a good fit for the culture at this company."
3. Your plans for the future
"And the third one, y'all, is your plans for the future. I don't care if you are starting grad school in six months and just need this job as a filler. I don't care if this job pays half of what you’re used to making and you are going to jump ship as soon as you find something better.
"When they ask you about your plans for the next five years, your plans are to be at that company. Your plans are to come in, knock it out of the park in this role, and continue to grow as opportunities arise.
"What every company wants is top talent that is going to stay and grow with them. And if you come into an interview and communicate that your current job’s not going well, you're just really in it for the money, and you don't really plan on staying long term, you are none of those things."
Watch the full video here:
@bonniedilber Companies want to hire top talent that will grow with them over time. Here are three things you're going to want to lie about to present yourself in this way. #interviewtips #jobseekers #jobsearch #interviews #recruiting #careertok ♬ original sound - Bonnie Dilber
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