How honest should you be in a job interview? I am going in for a 3rd interview with a company for a part time job. The first interview consisted mostly of some sort of IQ test. If the applicant passes (which I did) they come in to meet with the department head. Did that yesterday. Talked to her for abt an hour. Got a really good feeling about it. Tomorrow, I go in for a "personality test". I asked my husband about those (he works in the personnel dept for the state) and he said that one of the questions asks if you (the applicant) would steal a loaf of bread if your children were starving. He went on to say that the employers are looking for people who say "no" to that question because it shows that you are willing to be a "yes person" despite your inner or true feelings and convictions. Of course, I would steal a loaf of bread if my kids were starving. What kind of mother would I be if I didn't? My question is this. Should I answer these types of questions according to what I truly believe or should I answer them in accordance to what the company wants to see? I have never been one to flip off my integrity or beliefs and I do believe that I would be a hypocrite for lying to get a job. I don't think I could live with myself if I answered "no" to the stealing question. Thoughts?
As a footnote, the questions can only be answered with a "yes" or "no" and there is no room for elaboration or explanation of your answer. Also, I am not working because we are "starving". I am working because I want to get out of the house for a few hours a day while the kids are in school! Thanks for all the answers so far. |