An important point to remember in an interview is to be truthful in responses to questions asked by the interviewer. As an interviewer at the North Dallas Shared Ministries, I ask clients many questions about their situations. Frequently, clients respond to my questions with answers they think I want to hear. In a recent case, I asked a client if she was working at the restaurant listed on her interview sheet. She said yes, but her work hours had been reduced so assistance was needed. One telephone call to the employer resulting in my learning that the client had failed to report to work as scheduled and was fired. The restaurant said the client was not eligible for rehire.
In another interview, the response to my question is this address correct, the client replied yes. A call to the apartment manager resulted in being told that the client had moved two weeks prior. Such responses to an interviewer’s questions can damage an applicant’s creditability. Please assume that all information provided in an interview or on a resume will be verified before a hiring decision is made.
On the other hand, an interview is not a confession session. I suggest that you reframe from making any negative comments about yourself, any person, or any organization.
Please comment in this blog about your interview experiences which may be helpful to job seekers. Thanks! Glyn
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