The Truth Detector: How Recruiters Spot Lies and Exaggerations in Job Interviews

One-on-one job interview with a woman facing a single interviewer

Recruiters are trained to assess not just skills and experience, but also honesty. In today’s highly competitive job market, some candidates stretch the truth to appear more qualified, whether by inflating past roles, fabricating skills, or covering gaps in employment. So, how do top recruiters separate fact from fiction? This article explores the psychological techniques, behavioral cues, and AI-driven tools recruiters use to detect dishonesty during job interviews. Why Candidates Lie in Job Interviews Most candidates don’t set out to outright fabricate their work history, but small exaggerations can snowball…

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