Things You Need to LIE About in an interview (from a recruiter)

The Reddit post, written from a recruiter's perspective, advises job seekers to strategically "lie" during interviews to increase their chances of getting hired. This includes inflating previous salary, framing the reasons for leaving a job positively (seeking challenges rather than disliking the previous environment), avoiding negative comments about former bosses, and tailoring future aspirations to align with the company's long-term goals. The post emphasizes the importance of self-promotion and a strong CV. The comments section largely supports the idea of interviews as a sales process requiring strategic self-presentation, with many agreeing that honesty can be a disadvantage. Some commenters also suggest redirecting salary questions instead of lying. There are counter-arguments in the comments advocating for honesty and better interview questions from the company's side, and acknowledging difficulties for individuals with autism or those uncomfortable with inauthenticity.