Lying in an Interview is Unacceptable
This morning I had the privilege of meeting with a new coaching client. She has been looking for a job for a long time and has been unsuccessful. In the course of our conversation we discussed whether she has been fired. Turns out she has been fired in the distant past.
The problem is she has not answered the question truthfully when asked in an interview. Albeit, it was more than 10 years ago. But the bottom line is the answer to the question is YES! I know she is not the only person who has ever lied about being fired. Given the job search climate these days, people will do just about anything to get a decent job - accept tell the truth! Truth telling is an absolute. It is absolutely necessary to tell the truth even when it may cost you the job opportunity. I know that is very difficult to swallow. But lying in an interview is unacceptable. Maybe you don’t think so, but I am telling you it will cost you dearly if you get caught lying.
If you have been fired for cause tell the truth. If you have been fired and it was unjust tell the truth. Despite the situation, don’t make up a story, don’t avoid the truth (that’s lying by the way). Even if it is embarrassing, tell the truth. I know it is not easy. Somewhere inside of us, we think if we can get away with lying it will be better for us, we will save face and move forward. But lies have a way of catching up with us.
A Few Tips:
1. Don’t share all of the gory details. Brevity is better.
2. Always include the lessons learned from the experience.
3. Avoid the Shame/Blame Game.
4. Handle your emotions about the situation so that anger and tears do not manifest during the interview.
5. Practice what you will say - alot, so that you don’t stumble through telling what happened.
If you need additional assistance, I am available by email or phone. Check out Additional Resources on my sidebar to the right - Help If You’ve Been Fired.
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