Job hunting is not an easy task. There are several steps we need to follow to get hired at a job. Usually what worries us the most is the interview with the managers of the company, business, organization or position we have applied for.
Many things are judged by this interview and whatever we say will be seen later whether it was true or false. However, there are some questions that we can answer diplomatically, avoiding the truth and telling a few "white" lies.
Anna Papalia is a professional career consultant from Philadelphia, and through her TikTok account, she gives advice on how to do better in a job interview. In her video, which has been viewed by millions of people around the world, she presents five “lies” that can be told in a job interview, without consequences. And to be precise, they are not lies, but a “slight” distortion of the truth.
"Why are you looking for work?"
This question is mainly addressed to people who are already working and applying for another position.
"If you are unhappy in your current position, you are likely to appear unprofessional if you complain about your work environment. It is better to say that you have outgrown the demands of your position and are looking for a new challenge," the consultant suggests.
"How do you feel about your colleagues and boss?"
Anna Papalia was clear in her video:
"I don't care if you work for the worst boss in the world. You shouldn't bring that up in a job interview with your future boss."
This is a question that potential employers ask, not to hear bad words about their competitor, but to check if you are reliable and kind.
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"How do you see yourself in x years?"
A question that is considered common or even inevitable. The career counselor encourages candidates to say how they see themselves either in the position they are applying for or in a similar role and field.
"No one wants to hear that we see ourselves outside of the workplace or just with a family or our business," said Anna Papalia.
In the same video, she addresses questions about hobbies. She even emphasizes that we should already have hobbies that "match" our work to some extent or complement it.
"By asking about your hobbies, recruiters want to gauge how much effort you are willing to put into your position and how much time you will be able to devote to it."
