please make sure to add in a section of why it's ok for most companies to lie to the applicant about almost everything (amount of hours, actual job role vs what's in the ad, bonuses, salary increases, etc..) but we shouldn't lie about whatever 3 things?
For what it’s worth, I’m on your side. My content is oriented around helping job seekers. Companies do lie a lot, maybe I’ll make a video about that. But just know my content aims to help you.
@@BenTalksTalent what about start dates that are about two months off but there is a genuine explanation for the differential in the actual start date vs the start date on resume??
@@c.mchido571 I am in an actual situation at the moment where couple months were off on my resume for a company I used to work for, HR asked for W2 form and an exit letter. Honestly is the first time in my life facing something like this. I send my W2 form as a probation document but apparently they want to know when was my last day. The worst part is when you walk in on the job and meet most of the people working at jobs they dont know what they are doing or they even doing it backwards. In other 2 jobs which were pretty demanding jobs 1.refinary and 2.paper mill plant they never do that kind of background check. So I guess just try to save all the documents from previous employers and try to keep dates updated for references.
Here is the reality after many years in the corporate world: Everybody is BSing everybody else. Companies are BSing candidates. Candidates are BSing companies. Colleagues are BSing each other. That elephant in the room is always there. As long as nobody says anything, we'll be fine. If you have to make a choice between telling the truth and feeding your family, you do what has to be done in order to survive. For highly desired roles, you can safely assume that all the other top applicants are lying at least to some extent. If you don't use every dirty trick in the book to get hired, other people will. I know this from having been on both sides of the hiring table many times over the years. As long as you have a good cover story, your odds of getting caught are actually far lower than companies would have you believe. Telling people to always follow the straight and narrow path comes from a place of luxury where you've never had to struggle in life. Unfortunately it's not reality for most people in this world.
this is gospel. This world is dog eat dog and the way the corporate world is, i've learnt that actual honesty and integrity in the job search process gets you nowhere but a cycle of low paying, stagnant roles and increased personal financial struggles while others are eating doing what they have to do to feed their families and meet their obligations. If you're an honest hard worker willing to learn, you do what you need to in order to get the chance.
Another great video, Ben! I know people that have lied about all of this and some! They always got away with it!! Mostly all of us have lied about these things!!
they will train you 99% of the time. I think an exaggerated specific experience lie is the one i'd be weary about eg, system technical operational expertise, or healthcare practical skill type thing. The rest if you're smart and have some exposure, you can learn. true story
please make sure to add in a section of why it's ok for most companies to lie to the applicant about almost everything (amount of hours, actual job role vs what's in the ad, bonuses, salary increases, etc..) but we shouldn't lie about whatever 3 things?
For what it’s worth, I’m on your side. My content is oriented around helping job seekers. Companies do lie a lot, maybe I’ll make a video about that. But just know my content aims to help you.
@@BenTalksTalent what about start dates that are about two months off but there is a genuine explanation for the differential in the actual start date vs the start date on resume??
@@c.mchido571 I am in an actual situation at the moment where couple months were off on my resume for a company I used to work for, HR asked for W2 form and an exit letter. Honestly is the first time in my life facing something like this. I send my W2 form as a probation document but apparently they want to know when was my last day. The worst part is when you walk in on the job and meet most of the people working at jobs they dont know what they are doing or they even doing it backwards. In other 2 jobs which were pretty demanding jobs 1.refinary and 2.paper mill plant they never do that kind of background check. So I guess just try to save all the documents from previous employers and try to keep dates updated for references.
Here is the reality after many years in the corporate world: Everybody is BSing everybody else. Companies are BSing candidates. Candidates are BSing companies. Colleagues are BSing each other. That elephant in the room is always there. As long as nobody says anything, we'll be fine.
If you have to make a choice between telling the truth and feeding your family, you do what has to be done in order to survive. For highly desired roles, you can safely assume that all the other top applicants are lying at least to some extent. If you don't use every dirty trick in the book to get hired, other people will. I know this from having been on both sides of the hiring table many times over the years. As long as you have a good cover story, your odds of getting caught are actually far lower than companies would have you believe.
Telling people to always follow the straight and narrow path comes from a place of luxury where you've never had to struggle in life. Unfortunately it's not reality for most people in this world.
Bingo
this is gospel. This world is dog eat dog and the way the corporate world is, i've learnt that actual honesty and integrity in the job search process gets you nowhere but a cycle of low paying, stagnant roles and increased personal financial struggles while others are eating doing what they have to do to feed their families and meet their obligations. If you're an honest hard worker willing to learn, you do what you need to in order to get the chance.
Another great video, Ben! I know people that have lied about all of this and some! They always got away with it!! Mostly all of us have lied about these things!!
Is it okay to leave off certain positions? For example, I once worked a position for about 4 weeks, I barely remember the dates I worked there. 😅😂
Trust me I have seen people making 45hr and they dont know how to cut a piece of 2x4 as a maintenance.
they will train you 99% of the time. I think an exaggerated specific experience lie is the one i'd be weary about eg, system technical operational expertise, or healthcare practical skill type thing. The rest if you're smart and have some exposure, you can learn. true story
This man looks SOOO GOOD
Most of the compliments I get are on my content but I’ll take it 😂😂
@@BenTalksTalent
lololol
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR TIPS BTW!!!
My second interview is tomorrow.
SO GLAD I found your channel!
Those sure are quick ways to fail! :D
They’re going to train you anyways.
Wrong, you should not lie about ANYTHING
I agree with that really. But these big things. No room for exaggeration etc