I recently applied for a job I was really interested in, but I ended up inflating my skills on my resume. I even claimed to have experience with Rust, which I've never used. Now I've got a technical interview coming up, and I'm not sure how to handle it. I'm determined to learn on the job, but I'm feeling anxious about whether I should try to learn Rust before the interview or just hope I don't get caught.
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Lying on your resume is a risky game, and you might just find yourself in hot water down the line. Employers can smell inexperience a mile away, especially with something technical. Maybe just be upfront about where you stand?
Exactly! Honesty is the best policy, especially in tech. They appreciate when candidates admit their learning curve.
If you decide to go ahead with the interview, prepare like crazy by learning the basics of Rust and understand its application. You could mention you're currently learning it and highlight your strengths with other tools you know well. Just be ready for some follow-up questions!
Yeah, I'm sweating over that—I just hope they don't dig too deep.!
That's a solid plan. Just remember, it’ll show if you haven’t really worked with the tech before!
You really might want to reconsider going through with the interview. If you lie about your experience, they'll definitely ask you specific questions about Rust, and you could end up looking foolish. Plus, the job market isn't as forgiving as it used to be—being honest is the safest bet here.
True, but I really believe I can pick it up quickly if given the chance!
Right? At least if you go in honest, you won't have to fake it the whole time.
If you're set on using the skills you've oversold, you've really got to learn fast now. Focus on getting a mini-project done in Rust or dive into foundational resources. But beware, this path could hurt your chances if they start asking deeper technical questions that you can't answer.
It’s true—if they stumble on your misrepresentation, it might cost you the job even if you manage the initial interview.
Right? It feels so risky. I wish job descriptions weren't so unrealistic!
I get that! I suppose I'm just worried the competition is tough.