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To lie it's never acceptable.

So, you're telling us you were truthful in your responses at the interview and now you're second-guessing being honest. It makes me wonder how... deeply-held your principles are.

The decision to live an ethical life isn't a casual decision and certainly not one takes as a matter of convenience or material rewards. Living accordingly to principles is its own reward, something that allows one to face the man or woman in the mirror and sleep comfortably at night.

Beyond the matter of principle, what makes you certain that you would have been hired if you had misrepresented your credentials? Do you actually think that the interviewers are so easily conned that they would accept a job candidate's claims regarding his or her credentials at face value without probing more deeply. Falsifying your credentials would risk your eventually being discovered as lacking both the required job qualifications and integrity. Take the high road -- always. The best job is the one that is a good fit for both you and the employer.  more

Never turn yourself down in the interview room . Even when asked whether you know how to fly an aircraft and you don't know, say you know. Many of... learning we get them as we work  more

It is very important always to position yourself in something that you can handle best other than pretending and later discover you're not relevant to... something you assumed too.
Next time better. more

Congratulations on the opportunity to interview! Don't stress, God has better. Ask Him where is it He'd like you to work. Lieing only leads to more... lies. more

Being real to yourself is key. You did what is right though you could have added a statement on further training to sharpen those skills

You never lie, however you tell them.with proficient training you can become proficient quickly. You're a quick study. It's okay you didn't get hired.... You'll find something that's made for you. They're not the only company even if you wanted really bad. It's okay. God will lead you and the door that is for you will be open.  more

Definitely don’t lie about your skills. However you may have the skills in some cases but don’t realize it. I would suggest to write down all you’ve... done job wise but also write down things you’ve learned and done outside of your job, things that are self taught, extra curricular activities etc., and all other things you’ve been responsible for even leadership wise. If you tell an employer that you don’t have a specific skill you can followup by high lighting similar skills to what they are asking for. For example if you lead a league in your town that is still a position of leadership still and you can use that same “skill with people” for leadership teams. You just have to know how to (re)position yourself for the position. If you need help with your skills use chatgpt to help you and just write down everything you’ve done in your life and let it tell you what likely skill you already have. Use your current experiences to your advantage while learning new ones and be confident.  more

I completely understand how you feel, honesty can sometimes feel like a disadvantage in interviews, especially when you know you could grow into the... role quickly.

But in the long run, being truthful protects your credibility and sets you up for genuine success. It’s always better to say, “I don’t have that specific skill yet, but I’m confident I can learn it quickly,” rather than pretending.

Employers who value integrity often notice that mindset and respect it, even if they don’t choose you this time. Keep developing your skills, the right opportunity will value both your potential and your honesty.

💬 What about others here, have you ever faced this kind of situation in an interview? How did you handle it?

If anyone here feels stuck or unsure about how to present themselves confidently in interviews or job applications, feel free to message me, I can connect you with trusted professionals who help candidates prepare and position themselves better. more

Please apply for jobs that fits your skills and experiences.

Lying is NEVER FAVORABLE; you will get what has been set for you! I pray God opens a door for you immediately and with a great salary. You will... gain employment soon. more

Major reason folks get fired is they lie or withhold information.
You did the right thing. It pay off...

It's very tempting to lie for a job and say you have the skillset but don't. No worries, something else better will come along and you won't have to... LIE to get your dream job. ALL THE VERY BEST TO YOU! KEEP US POSTED! :) more

That would have been a bad decision. Apply to jobs that fit your current skill set. You may want to consider Upskilling learning additional skills