5 things you should lie about in interviews, according to a recruiting expert

Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:28

Joel Lalgee photo in button down, serious face — Joel Lalgee said the worst thing a job candidate can do is go on a tangent about their previous or current company.
Joel Lalgee

Joel Lalgee advises job candidates to lie about certain topics during interviews.
He suggests against badmouthing past employers, revealing true salary, and sharing 5-year-plan.
Lalgee, a former recruiter, now creates content on job market and recruiter hacks.

Joel Lalgee spent around a decade working as a recruiter at various agencies until about two years ago.

Now, the 36-year-old shares job market insights and recruiter tips on his social media accounts and podcast. He recently made a video about five things candidates should lie about during interviews.