I don't know why, but I've never had to "practice" or review any questions before going into an interview. I've always went to interviews just being myself. And I always end up getting the job. Can anyone tell me where being honest can fail me at a job interview?
2007-12-05 06:11:41 · 10 answers · asked by dennis c 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Honesty will always rule... Getting caught in a lie, especially by a potential employer, will only cause you grief in the the long run.
2007-12-05 06:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by Too Silly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there's a difference between being honest and revealing too much. We had a job interview recently where the woman came in asking if they gave a two week notice before terminating employment. She later answered a question about how she deals with stress by telling how she used to go to the gym and tape a picture of her boss to a punching bag. Everyone at her old office knew what she did, and would put in requests. The next day they would all laugh at their boss because she didn't have black eyes or a broken nose.
Being honest doesn't always work if you answer questions like that. She definitely didn't get a job.
2007-12-05 06:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honesty is the best policy as companies will check your references, work history and education.
I recently went on a job interview where they asked "What are your 5-year goals". I honestly answered that what I want and what God gives me are two different things and gave them an example of what my plans were and how family illness changed those plans. I didn't get the job, but I am happy as I told the truth...my family said I should have something else but I really think being honest is the best way to go.
2007-12-05 06:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
being honest will not fail you. If you are not right for the job and you get it, it is bad for everyone involved. What you do need to do is prepare for the interview. Understand the job, the company and the industry. Then being honest on top of that.
2007-12-05 06:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by redwine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kudos for going in as yourself. I've always used the same practice as you have. Never reviewing or practicing and I've NEVER been turned down for a job I've interviewed for. Just be yourself, and if you're what they're looking for, they'll hire you.
2007-12-05 06:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by a_rcarter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty can fail when you aren't selective about what you say. Be honest, just don't tell them everything about you. For example, telling an HR Rep for a conservative company that you walk around nude all day may not be the way to go.
2007-12-05 07:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by PACKratNJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the interviewer knows what type of person is best fitted for the job. being dishonest will just hurt both you and the employer in the long run. confidence and dishonesty are two completely different things.
2007-12-05 06:55:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seldom will it not, but somethimes it doesn't hurt to be dishonest. If that is the case you will never land a lucrative job. Besides it isn't what you know but who you know anyway.
2007-12-05 06:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Nicki G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honesty is the best policy, golden rule
2007-12-05 06:19:20 · answer #9 · answered by john travolta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same question comes up again
2016-08-26 09:59:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋