On Sat, 04 Aug 2012 22:48:06 +0200, clipka wrote:

> Step #2: In the interview, be open, don't wear a mask; let them feel
> that you're not hiding anything and that your word can be trusted. Be
> active, don't just sit there answering their questions - proactively
> shove your relevant skills into their face (figuratively speaking :-)).
> Don't hesitate to talk about stuff you did for fun, and how it relates
> to the job you're applying for. Let them feel that you'd be eager to get
> /this/ particular job.

This ^^^^^

The interview process is a BS-detector process.  If you lie on your CV 
about being able to code in a particular language, this will become 
apparent during a well-conducted interview.

In the end, if one lies on their CV about a skill and the company ends up 
not detecting the BS and hires the candidate, the candidate will end up 
not staying in the job for very long.  This is one of the reasons why 
hiring managers get nervous about 'job hoppers'.  It can mean that 
they're unqualified for the positions they've taken.  It can mean that 
they're flaky and opportunistic.  Neither of these traits is a good trait 
for a new employee to have.

Jim

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