Dealing with Deception

My article for the March 2023 issue of PRSA Strategies & Tactics is now available: Dealing with Deception. If you are a hiring manager, there will come a time when you are confronted with a candidate lying to you during an interview. It’s more common than you might realize. Over 80% of people lie during their job interviews, according to Ron Friedman, social psychologist. Even when taking that elevated statistic into consideration, valid concerns and questions will undoubtedly arise. What else will this person be dishonest about? Can they be trusted with privileged information and access to sensitive materials? Protecting the integrity of your company is imperative, so it is important to be prepared for a situation like this to handle it professionally and ethically. Let’s review some things that you should consider when dealing with deception. Read more here.