One applicant sunk himself at the outset because he made a smart remark to the receptionist, not stopping to think she might reportit o her boss. You'll need more armament for various preemployment interviewsand for psychological tests you may required to take.
"A word of caution, which is worth repeating several times because it'sso important:
Do not reveal derogatory information during an interview or a test. Even if you're applying for a job that is exempt from the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 and you're obliged to take the test, don't let the machine intimidateyou. Deny, deny, deny! Don't ever hang your dirty laundry in plain view. Let the employer discover it for himself. Many people don't ever hang your dirty laundry in plain sight. Let the employer discover it for himself. Many peopledon't understand this. They feel that absolute honesty is always the best policy,and they pay for this naive attitude dearly.
It's surprising what people will reveal about themselves, both in interviewsand in pencil-and-paper honesty' tests...Felons, for example, have admitted that they have conviction records. One applicant, responding to the test question, 'When did you last smoke marijuana?' replied "An hour ago.'
Before you say to yourself, 'Who'd be so stupid as to admit something the employer can't find out anyway?' Remember how naive many people are. Damaging admissions aren't uncommon. When one Fiesta store opened recently, half theapplicants tested admitted on paper that they had smoked marijuana.
At the same time, use common sense. Don't try to appear perfect, because the employer won't buy it. Admit minor faults, such as parking tickets and moving violations, because the employers admits this. Do not, however, admit anything serious, such as illegal drug use, having committed a felony, strange sexual habits,or a hostile and cynical attitude toward employers."
This is what Tony said.
