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Career development 9mo
I had an interview and realized that if I lied and said I fit all the job requirements, they would hired me. But I don’t have all the skills, so I decided to be honest-they didn’t take me. Now thinking, maybe I should lied and dealt with it later?
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  • Neil Bankston

    9mo
    Best answer

    Lying during a job interview is never a good idea. If they had taken you and you didn't have the skills, every day would be stressful for you and... ultimately you might fail and lose the job. Perhaps you should think about how you delivered the message. Saying "I don't have the skills" is a sure set-up for rejection. Letting the interviewer know where you feel confident and where you have learning opportunities--along with why you think you can quickly close any gaps--is probably the best way to deal with a situation like this in the future more

  • Anthony Corelengine

    9mo

    To be honested , you can accept a true result . Don't always to lie .That is not what a god gay does

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  • CALVIN OJANGOLE

    9mo

    Absolutely true. It's better to be honest and grow into the role than to fake it and struggle under pressure daily.

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  • Nnaji Chif

    9mo

    Lying in a job interview is never a good idea

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  • Viv A

    9mo

    Good you told the truth, lying and depending on what job sets you up for future failures. Employers keep track of that and you never know who knows... who. Apply for a job with your skill sets. If they require or don't require a cover letter, write one unless you have a CV. Otherwise good job, always tell the truth, you did not say what type of job so I would stick with honesty. They may have other opportunities in which you may qualify down the line. They may reach out or you can apply and they will remember that you told the truth.
    Have a Wonderful Weekend! Remember honesty goes a long way. I see the comments, the skills that they need may not be taught or you cannot learn. Not all positions have a learning curve 🤗
    And I can name quite a few😉     more

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  • Steward Tony Pacheco

    9mo

    on any skill that you do not have, I would speak on skills that are similar in nature, if not application. Then emphasize that ramping up on the skill... they needed would be a breeze as both are similar which would bring you up to speed quickly. If everything else is a positive flow, then hiring manager just may see the benefit of allowing you on their team. Mention that ramping up would also keep you to their plan as no bad habits or shortcuts would interfere with the application of your new duties.  more

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  • Akeisha Madison

    9mo

    If you lied and had actually done the research to see if you could do 85% of the requirements I would've told that lie because I would've done the... research to know if I could easily learn the other steps to complete the job more

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  • Neil Bankston

    9mo

    Lying during a job interview is never a good idea. If they had taken you and you didn't have the skills, every day would be stressful for you and... ultimately you might fail and lose the job. Perhaps you should think about how you delivered the message. Saying "I don't have the skills" is a sure set-up for rejection. Letting the interviewer know where you feel confident and where you have learning opportunities--along with why you think you can quickly close any gaps--is probably the best way to deal with a situation like this in the future more