The dark truth about telling white lies during interviews

The job market is very competitive and mirrors a battlefield where candidates do not necessarily care about the process but victory. PHOTO | SHUTTERSTOCK

In the high-stakes world of job hunting, the lines between ambition and reality can often blur. Take, for instance, these interviewees who found themselves in a web of half-truths during their job search.

After years of running their own business, Alex* decided to go back to employment. However, the ‘ business owner’ title on his resume wasn’t opening the doors he had hoped for.

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