You've been caught, and you know it. Seven little white lies on your résumé. Seven tiny fibs that could get you fired.
But don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are the seven most common lies people tell in job interviews, and how to spin them into a successful career:
Newsflash: you're not a morning person. You're a "I'll-never-make-it-to-the-office-on-time" person. Don't worry, just tell the interviewer you're actually a "flexible" person who can "work at any time."
Read the full guide to becoming a morning personLet's face it, you're not a team player. You're a "I-only-work-with-people-who-make-me-coffee" player. But who needs teamwork when you can be a "self-sufficient, independent" individual?
Learn how to fake it till you make itYou're not a quick learner. You're a "I-need-20-hours-of-training-to-figure-out-what-the-button-does" kind of person. But don't worry, just tell them you're a "methodical, detail-oriented" individual.
Get the inside scoop on faking your way to the topYou're not a leader. You're a "I-follow-the-lead-of-the-person-who-actually-leads-the-project" kind of person. But who needs to lead when you can "influence" others to do your bidding?
Discover the art of leading from the shadowsLet's face it, you're not a creative person. You're a "I-could-possibly-learn-to-use-Photoshop-in-a-hundred-years-if-I-had-to" person. But who needs actual talent when you can "think outside the box"?
Learn how to fake your way to creative geniusYou're not a perfectionist. You're a "good-enough-is-okay" kind of person. But who needs perfection when you can "aim for excellence"?
The art of settling for good enoughYou're not a hard worker. You're a "I-only-work-8-hours-a-week-and-spend-the-rest-of-the-time-playing-World-of-Warcraft" kind of person. But who needs actual work ethic when you can "work smart"?
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