Comments on: Best of HRRecruiting: 9 signs a candidate is lying

By: Socialsea

Socialsea — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:36:40 +0000

If a jobless person reads all the how to, what not to do and what to say articles on the interview process, they would arrive at the interview wearing hand restraints, sunglasses and an interpreter along with a large sign with a disclaimer. The disclaimer reads: I’ve studied all the internet articles about the interview behaviors and I am deaf, dumb and blind. My interpreter will relay my answers to you. I also have a nervous twitch, considered as a disability under the American Disabilities Act and does not impact my performance in the workplace (only occurs during interviews).

Might as well have the interviewees sit before a judge and jury if the interview atmosphere is treated like criminal court.

By: Keith

Keith — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:00:04 +0000

All of those are indications that the person is nervous. This article goes ahead and assumes they are nervous because they are lying. But, it seems to me that they might just be nervous because they are in a job interview!

And, I know people that display some of those characteristics fairly often. It’s just a habit and doesn’t mean they are lying.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:52:12 +0000

There is nothing to “buy” or disagree with. These points are factual. Ignore them if you want but most people do display one or more of them when they are being untruthful. They are just guidelines though. As the author of the article stated:”Of course, spotting a liar isn’t an exact science. A perfectly honest person could display any of those signs for a number of reasons — for example, the interviewee may just be nervous.”

By: Sarai

Sarai — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:28:31 +0000

I disagree with many of these points, particularly since many may be related to an applicants’ cultural. For example, direct eye contact in many cultures is not as acceptable as it is for Americans. Also, many people from different countries often answer questions by restating the question, or, may look away while answering the question in order to pronounce their words correctly. I think we have to be extremely sensitive to cultural issues related to these points because it may cause one to defer a good candidate with cultural differences while hiring another person who is a great liar.

By: Sarai

Sarai — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:20:20 +0000

I disagree with many of these points, particularly since many may be cultural. For example, direct eye contact in many cultures is not as acceptable as it is for Americans. Also, many people from different countries often answer questions by restating the question,or, may look away while answering the question. I think we have to be extremely sensitive to cultural issues related to these points because it may cause one to defer a good candidate with cultural differences while hiring another person who is a great liar.

By: Sarai Wilkins

Sarai Wilkins — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:18:03 +0000

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:42:47 +0000

I’m sorry, but I don’t buy it. This kind of thinking is spreading far and wide. They have even started using official BDOs (Behavior Detection Officers) in airports that use this method to detect people who could be of potential harm. By law they can be pulled out of line and fined $1500. I think it’s taking this a bit too far.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:53:28 +0000

I disagree with #6, I’ve played with my pen at interviews before and it’s out of sheer nervousness!