Comments on: 9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell

By: Minecraft Jugar

Minecraft Jugar — Sun, 08 Sep 2013 00:59:00 +0000

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9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell to Candidates — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:13:38 +0000

[...] out for these fibs, so you really know what you’re getting into.This post originally appeared on https://BrazenCareerist.com by Heather Legg.Heather Legg is a blogger who enjoys writing on career advice, healthy lifestyles [...]

By: Darren Runyon

Darren Runyon — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:47:55 +0000

I don’t feel any of these are “lies you’re being told”, sure the truth is circumstantial but saying that if you hear any of these things means you’re being lied to is irresponsible at best and downright damaging otherwise, every interview is going to contain one of these statements and it’s not because the employer is trying to lie to you, but because they are engaged with you and want you to be encouraged about their process. Don’t go into interviews with the mindset of the author here, you’re going to find reasons to not trust the employer and that will damage your chances of finding a job more than anything else. Do your homework and keep these questions in the back of your mind, but certainly don’t assume like the author does that these are smokescreens designed to hide the truth from you. Shame.

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9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell - Career Girl Network — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:55 +0000

[...] Careerist tackled this issue of lying hiring managers and HR reps head on with “9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell.” And they hit the nail on the head big time! Our two favorites: #4 and [...]

By: Philippe Mesritz

Philippe Mesritz — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:10:04 +0000

Interesting. I actually throw up a red flag up when candidates DON’T ask enough questions. To me, it indicates a lack of interest and knowledge about what you’re getting into. Most people ask 1-3 questions and, generally, they’re very soft. The best candidates I’ve hired (both currently and in the past) are the ones that tend to come up with thoughtful questions and ones tied into the goals of the position or organization, as best as they can tell.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:35:30 +0000

I agree. Usually the hiring personnel are just a junior or in middle management and they need to accomplish the hiring as quickly as possible. In nearly all of the company that I have worked at, these personnel were not penalized if they hired people without thorough check resulting in introducing dangerous criminals into the organization. The reverse can also be true. Their withholding of the truth or allowing practices that run counter to the labor law will also damage the company’s reputation later. One time, the HR person actually was sympathetic to me for being affected when the company broke labor laws, but wasn’t able to do anything about it, except eventually leaving or being fired after I left.

By: Heather Dechar Legg

Heather Dechar Legg — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:46:00 +0000

Good advice – thank you!

By: Heather Dechar Legg

Heather Dechar Legg — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:45:34 +0000

Suman, thank you for sharing your experience. I love hearing from both points of view. You’re right, these lies certainly don’t pertain to everyone.

By: Heather Dechar Legg

Heather Dechar Legg — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:43:10 +0000

Thanks, Desiree!

By: Heather Dechar Legg

Heather Dechar Legg — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:42:33 +0000

Thank you, Barbara – it’s always important to hear from the other side as well.

By: Steven Cerri

Steven Cerri — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:49:08 +0000

Those of you who think that these are just lies… haven’t conducted an interview. There are decent people and there are jerks in every job position and the decent people are sincere about what they tell you. Your job as the person being interviewed is to “conduct your interview” as well. Everyone’s perception is different and interviewers can say things they absolutely believe to be true, only to have events overtake their statements. To write this article and title it “9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell” either is intended to grab readers or indicates a lack of experience.

By: Terry Givens

Terry Givens — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:26:17 +0000

Those are great and I am sure we have all heard #9. That is just a nice way to let prospective employees know to forget it!

By: Lisa J. Matthew

Lisa J. Matthew — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:49:36 +0000

#s 8 and 9 I’ve heard most recently.

By: Sumam Jurczak

Sumam Jurczak — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 21:33:08 +0000

I agree with Barbara. Some of the above are not accurate. 3,6,7,8 and 9 are NOT lies. Not all companies are allowed to say you are in the lead either. Some companies have Q&A packets that interviewer stick to. In fact I have kept people in mind for different positions and they have been hired. The salary thing is also not fixed there is a range so experience and sometimes other things determine the exact pay depending on the role. The need is the companies. Depending on the integral nature of the job speed of hiring is the Company’s intent. I don’t think you can slot everyone under 9 lies.

By: Heidi Cardenas

Heidi Cardenas — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:50:46 +0000

Employers not employees…

By: Heidi Cardenas

Heidi Cardenas — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:49:58 +0000

Yes! Good to know! My experience as been that employees don’t like when candidates ask too many questions, exorcist specific questions like you suggest. They want to control the while process.

By: Barbara Renino James

Barbara Renino James — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:44:40 +0000

As an HR professional, I actually have kept folks in mind for other opportunities and hired them. They still work here. However, I never throw words around haphazardly. Our company’s culture and reputation stand on their integrity and that is how we conduct all our dealings.

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Technology Management Program UC Santa Barbara — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:27:26 +0000

Interviewing advice…

By: Desiree Frieson

Desiree Frieson — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:08:16 +0000

I have experienced # 1, 6,8 and 9! Very good stuff here.

By: Michelle Renee Garcia

Michelle Renee Garcia — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:24:22 +0000

YEAH — Question #1 did me in a couple of months ago, so I let my guard down. BIG mistake. womp-womp!

By: 9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell to Candidates

9 Annoying Lies Job Interviewers Tell to Candidates — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:14:55 +0000

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By: Careerleaf

Careerleaf — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:10:09 +0000

Heather, I really enjoyed this article. So many job seekers are too busy worrying about winning their potential employers over that they forget that hiring managers are just as likely to tell a few lies. If anything does seem off about the interviewer’s statements, candidates should directly address their worries by asking more about certain statements and situations.