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Ok be honest, candidates. I really love this set of questions, I’ve been considering shifting my current interview style to these questions - I think they really give you an idea of who this person would be within the work setting. But the questions almost feel too deep for a recruiter to ask. What would you think if a recruiter took a different path and asked these questions instead of the usual ones?
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I definitely wouldn't encourage anyone to be dishonest about anything important in their work history. At the same time, I don't think all information needs to be shared, and I think you can tailor/adjust information to fit each different job application. So it's a creative presentation, but not dishonest presentation of work history. If that makes sense
As a hiring manager, I think it's a pretty bad idea to advise people to lie about anything on their resume. These days, so much is visible online and it's very easy to contact former employers/references.. so I think the risks of being dishonest are not worth it.
No - often times it isn't the truth but more the nerves the candidate has around explaining a situation or experience. We usually have some coaching sessions where we practice how to explain whatever it is they were inclined to hide to the manager before the interview.
Present yourself truthfully and accurately at all times.
Nope, I don't want to compromise on the standard/requirements and then end up losing my commission over it later if they're not the right fit. Not wroth the risk personally