HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY...UNLESS
It's been a little while - since I put pen to paper...or in my case - typed frantically with one finger! Over the past month or so - the subject of HONESTY has come up frequently in my dealings with clients and candidates. We are all taught from a very young age that lying is wrong and that it is ALWAYS best to tell the truth. However; as we mature and experience life; it becomes apparent that the truth often has consequences. We also learn that many people would just prefer to not know the truth. This is especially true when it comes to employment, job search & interviewing. One of the most popular reasons candidates give (initially) for wanting to leave a job...is what they describe as "not being a good cultural fit". This is really a catch phrase - that encompasses a wide array of subjects...that reveal themselves with further investigation. TRUTH TRANSLATION: - I loved the person who hired me. Unfortunately; after 3 months - they left and I hate the person that ha