Is it just me or has the amount of BS-ing in L&D interviews gone up?
Currently IC6 PM at FAANG. I’m crushing interviews early round and getting to final stages. All five onsites I’ve interviewed at I’ve ended up being a top 2 or 3 candidate but not getting an offer. Reasons from company are always vague “we found someone whose background was a better fit” etc.
I was talking to a friend and he said I am probably being "too honest" and in this market "screw honesty" just say what you want them to hear. I'm absolutely against this and won't do it but got me thinking...
1) What are the buzzwords or attitude that leadership/ HMs want to hear today in L&D interviews? e.g. is it extreme accountability, super alpha aggressive leadership etc.?
2) Are people actively lying/ bullshitting more to land offers?
3) If you are someone who is crushing L&D interviews what do you think is resonating with HMs/ VPs?