saintandsinnerz:

It is a go-getter

. Thanks

HOBBIES(written on so called CV): reading, making friends(sociable), motivator, encourager... all na wash!!!

I MAKE THINGS HAPPEN: uncle have things not be happening na until u come things go happen?? abeg all na wash!!

I think another big lie is stating that u're amenable to overtime and weekend work whilst u will silently and sometimes vocally curse ur boss when he makes u work overtime especially when there is no incentive.

na wa ooooo so ppl lie like dis for job.....have never been 2 any job interview before and i dont intend going in future.......have a strong passion for business and i never look back ....now im sleeping while somewhere some ppl making money 4 me.....lolz

LaurelP: I started working right from school

I was one of the best in my school_ how do we verify dat

I'm target driven

I left my former company in order to grow (na lie o, dem sack am

LaurelP: I started working right from school

I was one of the best in my school_ how do we verify dat

I'm target driven

I left my former company in order to grow (na lie o, dem sack am

Jarus:

I'm a young man. I don't think it's in my interest, professional speaking, to be changing jobs every now and then. It is my plan to grow with this company. I'm not thinking of quitting for any other company in the short to medium term.

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Say that with some emotion in your face. Even though it's a lie. If Shell offer comes tomorrow, omho, grab it o. LOL

Hahahahahaha.....

Emperortj93: Nothing to comment for now
forgive ma insensitivity, but i gat a feeling dat dis will grace frontpage and i want to achieve something I've being trying very very hard to achieved here on nairaland
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Again i will say forgive ma insensitivity
thanks

Jarus:

I'm a young man. I don't think it's in my interest, professional speaking, to be changing jobs every now and then. It is my plan to grow with this company. I'm not thinking of quitting for any other company in the short to medium term.

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Say that with some emotion in your face. Even though it's a lie. If Shell offer comes tomorrow, omho, grab it o. LOL

Jarus, I love this thread but think you are off on this one. There are lies and there are lies, the route you suggested above could be interpreted as a dumb lie that portrays the applicant as a dishonest fellow. I sent one guy off from an interview for one of those dumb lies; any lie that tend to show that those on the panel are either foolish or lacks simple understanding of life situations will cause you more trouble than expected. Seriously, many members of interview panels that I have been on will even give you some coaching based on your response and outlook.

I would recommend something simple like "As much as it may not be good for my career development, it is an offer I will be tempted to consider due to the financial inducement. However, my decision will not be based only on the salary but also on other factors such as opportunities for growth". Go ahead to give example, like how long it takes to be a partner in a popular audit firm compared to being a Manager in Shell. The audit firm also provides better opportunities in terms of meeting different kinds of people across the many clients organization. Finish it up by saying that translates to big money on the long term.

Playing smart is very important when under tension to win that job.

Its guys dat lie more to get jobs; guys are not as advantaged as ladies in the labour market, so lying is a survival plan for dudes! Anyway sha, Everyday for the liar but one day for the employer

Lolz......I no fit laugh oooo!.......@Heleex, plz I cud not read your mail. @1mobile, I could not also read the mail you sent 2 me.....plz do contact me on facebook/Ogbuibe Faith Ugomma. Tnx

Jarus: It is very difficult to be 100% truthful in interviews – if not lie, there is a very strong urge to embellishes – exaggerate or understate - actuals.

However, this is not to say everyone lies or embellish in interviews. I once coached a young man for an interview who really impressed me. We were trying to anticipate how he will handle the question, has there been a time you led a team to success, or something like that.

I'm sorry, but, I think you've been taken on a ride. Telling you he couldn't lie was convenient for his purpose, wasn't it?

Obviously, you didn't lie before you got this job that made you a judge over other people's characters. You're probably from Niger or Togo.

macfarland: And the then the lies continues....Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum or no supervision, goal oriented, excellent use of initiative, interpersonal and analytical skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, strong team player, meticulous and given to details

If today's job seeker says none of these things I wonder what he is expected to say in a fierce competitive environment like ours. This is not Zimbabwe or Mlawi.This is Nigeria.

chidyhels: I never thought Jarus could be this funny.
I remb this interview that I was told to rate my ability to use Microsoft tools. Nnah eh, I was just shouting 10 over 10 not knowing the PC infront of me was to prove it.
Interview that lasted over an hour, just entry level o.

Don't ever rate yourself 10\10 in any skills. Maybe in character, such as integrity. But skills, 10\10 is an invitation to trouble/drilling.

At entry level interview years back, I was asked to rate myself in Excel, I said 6/10. It stopped there. Mind you it was entry level, just after NYSC. They actually didn't expect me to know everything about Excel.

At interview for same company like 1 year later, another friend rated himself 7/10 in Excel and he was drilled further, although he aced it.

6-8 over 10 is a good rating in skills. Even today, with 7 years of experience and using excel everyday, I won't rate myself more than 8/10 in Excel.

igbonla:

Jarus, I love this thread but think you are off on this one. There are lies and there are lies, the route you suggested above could be interpreted as a dumb lie that portrays the applicant as a dishonest fellow. I sent one guy off from an interview for one of those dumb lies; any lie that tend to show that those on the panel are either foolish or lacks simple understanding of life situations will cause you more trouble than expected. Seriously, many members of interview panels that I have been on will even give you some coaching based on your response and outlook.

I would recommend something simple like "As much as it may not be good for my career development, it is an offer I will be tempted to consider due to the financial inducement. However, my decision will not be based only on the salary but also on other factors such as opportunities for growth". Go ahead to give example, like how long it takes to be a partner in a popular audit firm compared to being a Manager in Shell. The audit firm also provides better opportunities in terms of meeting different kinds of people across the many clients organization. Finish it up by saying that translates to big money on the long term.

Playing smart is very important when under tension to win that job.

Good contribution. Thanks.

These things are subjective. There is hardly any perfect answer to interview questions.

I just feel it is more dangerous to say yes, I'll quit.

But I see wisdom in your approach nonetheless.

Our friends here now have two options and can decide which one they are more convinced to suit their purpose.

It's good to have options to interview questions.

I spotted a couple of typos in my original post, but NL doesn't allow me to modify. Edited here:

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It is very difficult to be 100% truthful in interviews – if not lie, there is a very strong urge to embellish – exaggerate or understate - actuals.

However, this is not to say everyone lies or embellishes.....

bayulll01: pathetic suraj that's what u are,u totally missed it this time,a guy seeking for a job says all these during interview he got recruited so what's the big deal and if he refuse to say it u says Nigerian graduate are not employable so what's the point of ur stuuupid post ehhan

I never said you won't get job using those lines. In fact, some of them are standard answers to the questions.

Just to make you know that interviewers are not fools and they know you're lying. Just overlooking it.

I am currently employed. - even though I am able to attend the interview at 1 day notice.

Wasquad: I was bursted..... A company I sent my CV to forwarded it to a recruiting agent for screening and I ave already submited one with tthe recruiting firm. So I was called up..thinking it was d recruiting firm, I went with my real Age. During the interview, was asked to present my CV I did.. Aou old r u? Said my real Age..he looked at..wat age did u start Primary school I answered....he looked at me... He showed me the Age the company I sent mai reduced age sent to dem... I no fit enta chair.... I jst begged say na d situation of the country. E no funny ooooooooo

iebanehita: I just did an interview in Benin and one of the ladies in my team and was asked. .

'This kind of job requires you stay and live in the village without electricity. can you do that?'

She responded that she has been living in a typical village setting for a long time.

The interviewer never knew she was married and had been with the husband in the city.

Man long time.

Lol nawa o,but they are good lies sha.

Jarus:
Good contribution. Thanks.
These things are subjective. There is hardly any perfect answer to interview questions.
I just feel it is more dangerous to say yes, I'll quit.
But I see wisdom in your approach nonetheless.
Our friends here now have two options and can decide which one they are more convinced to suit their purpose.
It's good to have options to interview questions.

igbonla:
Jarus, I love this thread but think you are off on this one. There are lies and there are lies, the route you suggested above could be interpreted as a dumb lie that portrays the applicant as a dishonest fellow. I sent one guy off from an interview for one of those dumb lies; any lie that tend to show that those on the panel are either foolish or lacks simple understanding of life situations will cause you more trouble than expected. Seriously, many members of interview panels that I have been on will even give you some coaching based on your response and outlook.
I would recommend something simple like "As much as it may not be good for my career development, it is an offer I will be tempted to consider due to the financial inducement. However, my decision will not be based only on the salary but also on other factors such as opportunities for growth". Go ahead to give example, like how long it takes to be a partner in a popular audit firm compared to being a Manager in Shell. The audit firm also provides better opportunities in terms of meeting different kinds of people across the many clients organization. Finish it up by saying that translates to big money on the long term.
Playing smart is very important when under tension to win that job.

Nice post @ Op. Totally agree with Igbonla on this.I think it's really funny that in a 100 C.V's for a vacancy, about 90% are similarly worded. I have attended just one interview after graduation and I got the job. However, I would like to be prepared for future interviews that are impromptu as I don't usually have time to prepare even if I know am qualified for the job. Can U coach me please, I would appreciate if you can, kindly send me your email so we can talk. Alternatively, at your request I could send you mine.

chidyhels: I never thought Jarus could be this funny.
I remb this interview that I was told to rate my ability to use Microsoft tools. Nnah eh, I was just shouting 10 over 10 not knowing the PC infront of me was to prove it.
Interview that lasted over an hour, just entry level o.

Hahahaha! This got me cracking up real hard.

holyboss: Hmm! I call those necessary lies..


Plus


When is nairaland recruiting mods

no interview in that one

vislabraye:

My brother, wetin person go put again nah !! In fact all these job wahala and interviewers air of superiority dey taya person. Best is to be self emeployed. Even companies wey go pay you small money go drill you with questions as if dem dey probe you.

Na wa Oh.

LOL. You think you've seen it all. You haven't seen anything yet. Come to the US and see how tougher corporate job interviews are here.

dcaliph:

Man long time.

I just changed my mail on nairaland.

Try check your mail

I dont like telling lies......

I have been told that when you hear that half of the time it is a lie.

Very funny but the real fact. Lolzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

haha so true but this is not peculiar to Nigerians

I'm very awful at telling lies. Easily get caught. And I tell no truth either

multiBillionair:



Nice post @ Op. Totally agree with Igbonla on this.I think it's really funny that in a 100 C.V's for a vacancy, about 90% are similarly worded. I have attended just one interview after graduation and I got the job. However, I would like to be prepared for future interviews that are impromptu as I don't usually have time to prepare even if I know am qualified for the job. Can U coach me please, I would appreciate if you can, kindly send me your email so we can talk. Alternatively, at your request I could send you mine.

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chibwike: no interview in that one

Oh really I tot dir will b a forml interview plus even an exm

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