Isobelle Panton, a content creator based in Manchester, has stirred a conversation online with her unconventional career advice. Sharing her insights on TikTok, Panton discussed the "lies that you absolutely should tell at an interview" to improve chances of securing a job. Her video, which has amassed 2 million views, offers tips on managing perceptions during job interviews, prompting mixed reactions from viewers.
In her viral TikTok video, Panton emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive and professional demeanor in interviews. She advises candidates to lie about the number of job offers or processes they are in, suggesting it portrays them as sought-after talent.
"Even if this is your dream, dream job, don’t make out like this is the only interview that you’re having because it gives the air of desperation that you really need this job," Panton stated.
Panton also suggested keeping personal aspirations, such as travel plans, under wraps. She advised against revealing intentions to travel for extended periods, such as spending a year in Thailand, as it may signal a lack of long-term commitment to potential employers.
"The amount of people that admit wanting to go travel in the year later, it just tells me that they’re only getting this job so that they can pay for that," she remarked.
Furthermore, Panton discouraged sharing negative reasons for leaving previous jobs during interviews. She highlighted the importance of focusing on career growth rather than dissatisfaction with prior positions.
"Even if it is the most valid reason, if it is negative, I don’t want to hear it," she explained.
Her advice was met with varied responses from the TikTok community. While some users appreciated her candidness about corporate realities, others found her perspective disheartening. A few viewers argued against her recommendations, expressing difficulty in aligning with the suggested strategies.
"Im not built to climb the corporate ladder im a bad liar," commented one viewer, reflecting on Panton's guidance.
Despite the divided opinions, Panton defended her approach, urging viewers to consider her advice without personal prejudice.
"Whereas if they think you have multiple eggs in multiple baskets, and they perceive you as top talent…[it] means that you are more likely to get the offer that you’re actually looking for," she noted, stressing the strategic angle behind her tips.
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