is lying an acceptable way to get a job?

Answer 1

Depends on what kind of job, you looking to become a lawyer or a politician?

Answer 2

I think that padding or embellishing the truth is normal and acceptable. As long as it's not too far from the truth. If you flat out lie (ex. The interviewer asks you how many years of experience you've had in the field and you say 10 when you've actually had 0.) then that's totally not acceptable because you're not only hurting your employer, you're hurting yourself.

Answer 3

Depends. If you are talking embellishment via the use of dynamic words, that's okay. If you are talking adding false qualifications and false work histories, the answer is no because when your employer does their checks, they will find out that you were lying and will sack you. Worse, they will provide references to future employers telling them that you lied on your resume...

Embellishment is one thing. Blatant lying is another. The latter is not okay.

Answer 4

Depends on what you are lying about.. everyone exaggerates on their resume.. such as saying they worked a place for 1 year when it was really 10 months.. but if you say you have an MBA when you really failed out of community college.. thats not good..

Answer 5

i think most people tend to boast a little when they interview ... im sure employer aware of this, as long as you know the limit ... sometimes people said something they believe they can do and then when they were finally face to face with the problem , they realise they cant do it at all ... is that lying ? that's a question , that i will answer NO ;)

Answer 6

Go ahead and lie. But sooner or later, you'll have to look at yourself in the mirror and come to terms with it.

Go ahead and lie. But it's illegal to deceive your future employer on job applications.

Go ahead and lie. Prove to yourself that integrity is only worth the amount of ink you spent on a false resume.

Go ahead and lie. But when your children want to lie to you some day, remember that they have a role model in you.

Good luck.

Answer 7

If you are trying to lie your way into a job you can do, but you need to get them to see that you can do it, then I guess it is probably OK.
But if you are not sure you can do the job, then it could all end in tears!

Answer 8

depends what it is. if you apply for a specialised job, and lied on your CV to get it, you could find yourself in a very bad position where you dont know what your doing when you are sposed to be a qualified expert. Applying for something good but not overly qualified you can usually bend the rules in your own favour.

Answer 9

not always but at times if you have no choice n you really need the cash you go for it.It has worked for me so it depends with a person and the kind of lie you are giving coz some just end up puting you into troubles

Answer 10

Not socially acceptable, but it depends on the job - if it's criminal work or spying or stuff they do in movies then its fine! In the real world? No