4 Lies You Should Tell In an Interview

Obviously you can’t claim a degree from Harvard if you bombed high school, but positive self-spin is a good skill to nurture. “Sometimes, exaggerating or presenting an abridged version of the truth won’t do your chances any harm at all,” says Julia Payne, director of Incisive Edge and conductor of countless interviews. “Always say what’s necessary to present yourself in the best light—the candidate behind you certainly will.” Here, five tales worth telling.