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Job Interview Question

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Chamillionaire, Jun 7, 2010.

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Tell the truth or Lie

  1. Tell the truth

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  2. Lie

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  1. Chamillionaire

    Chamillionaire Member

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    Didn`t graduate university, but did go for a few years.

    Do you lie about having a degree or tell the truth?
     
    #1 Chamillionaire, Jun 7, 2010
  2. Bandwagoner

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    Did they really take your house? That blows man, good luck getting a job.
     
    #2 Bandwagoner, Jun 7, 2010
  3. Chamillionaire

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    #3 Chamillionaire, Jun 7, 2010
  4. Mr. Brightside

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    I wouldn't lie about that, because that information can be easily verified.

    I would just phrase any question regarding education that by saying "Oh, I went to such and such university. I really enjoyed my time there studying xxxxx subject." Deflect the initial question, by talking about the college football team or ask about the interviewers college experience.

    Hopefully by that point, they will move on with the interview.
     
    #4 Mr. Brightside, Jun 7, 2010
  5. yo

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    If there's anything they can verify, it's your degree status. Wouldn't even try if I were you.
     
    #5 yo, Jun 7, 2010
  6. iconoclastic

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    What else about yourself do you lie about?
     
    #6 iconoclastic, Jun 7, 2010
  7. Bandwagoner

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    #7 Bandwagoner, Jun 7, 2010
  8. TheRealist137

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    Never lie about anything that can be verified easily, this includes job history, anything dealing with university(such as major, GPA, graduate or not) etc.
     
    #8 TheRealist137, Jun 7, 2010
  9. Lil Pun

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    Degrees awarded are usually public information, meaning they can be verified without you giving consent. I wouldn't lie about it.
     
    #9 Lil Pun, Jun 7, 2010
  10. Air Langhi

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    #10 Air Langhi, Jun 7, 2010
  11. leroy

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    It's kind of sad that you even have to ask this question.

    EDIT: Even more sad is the 6 people who have currently voted that you should lie.
     
    #11 leroy, Jun 7, 2010
  12. SwoLy-D

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    All of us who are saying that you shouldn't lie could be lying, couldn't we? ;)
     
    #12 SwoLy-D, Jun 7, 2010
  13. Duncan McDonuts

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    If he has to ask, he doesn't deserve the job.
     
    #13 Duncan McDonuts, Jun 7, 2010
  14. The Real Shady

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    They never check. Tell them you went to Harvard.
     
    #14 The Real Shady, Jun 7, 2010
  15. CrazyDave

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    I love all the "Don't lie on THAT because THAT is easily caught".


    What about "Be honest and have confidence in yourself and the rest will work out."
     
    #15 CrazyDave, Jun 7, 2010
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  16. juicystream

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    Ask George O'Leary about lying on your resume.

    Seriously, don't lie about having a degree.
     
    #16 juicystream, Jun 7, 2010
  17. Royals Ego

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    lie, the catch me if you can way
     
    #17 Royals Ego, Jun 7, 2010
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