Is this just a game to see who's better at lying?

The more I reflect on the application process, the more I realize it's to see who's better at lying.

As a candidate you would need to lie to get hired or as an employee you would need to lie to stay hired.

Here's the questions that will force you to lie:

  1. Why are you thinking of leaving your current position?

  2. Why are you interested in this position or our company?

  3. What are your views on AI?

Conversely, hiring managers or recruiters will lie if you ask:

  1. What is the financial situation of your company?

  2. Where do you see this company in the next 5 years?

PS: I am NOT advocating for lying about your skill set or experience.

Posted May 8, 2026, 3:49 PM UTC

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