Can I lie in an interview that has an offer standing from another firm?
And also quote X amount they are offering? Please note - this i am asking from freshers POV
LosingmakesnoCents
Stealth
a year ago
What’s your objective though? Saying you have another offer won’t change their decision point on whether they wanna offer you or not. On the contrary it might play against you and they might think you are a risk.
If it is to increase pay, it’s a debatable approach. Companies coming for on campus hiring have fixed ctc based on college tier, they won’t change that for one candidate.
Off campus, if you feel you are almost selected but being low balled on salary, then you can think of doing this. But..
Only do that if you u feel you have strong leverage in the interview. Generally freshers don’t have that much leverage as companies can always hire other freshers.
BrightNutmeg
Student
a year ago
Actually, my friend actually had an offer standing from another firm and in that interview he mentioned the same so they actually offered him higher salary and were following up with him for his decision again and again
Thanks for your advice 😃
Engineer404
Stealth
a year ago
He must have done really good in his interview and his skills would have aligned to the company’s requirements. Ideally, telling the company you have an offer, will come to a disadvantage if they have another candidate equally relevant.
BiryaniEnthu
Stealth
a year ago
This can fireback if you don't know their budget.
Suggest if you do add fake offer, do not keep a huge difference. Like if company is paying you 10LPA, do not have offer at 20LPA. They will wish you luck and move out.
BrightNutmeg
Student
a year ago
Actually i am thinking of keeping a difference of 2-3 lakhs coz currently they offer 11-12 lpa but in case of AIR they offer them 14 lpa
PS - I do not have an AIR in CA Final
Bruh if you're applying to Big4 then don't even think about faking offers.
divine
Stealth
a year ago
Yes. Once you get the offer they ask for the competing offer proof. You must refuse saying that it is confidential, they will push you saying it's the policy etc etc, come to a mutual agreement and share only the salary breakup page. At this step, Photoshop is your friend.
Remember smart lying is the trick and use this to get 20-30% more than what they will be prepared to offer you otherwise and not 100% (more risky).
Do not ever disclose company name and do not deviate from the competing offer amount you have disclosed.
Don't worry, Big 4 doesn't care enough.
Once you get in remember never ever disclose this to anyone in the company and always stick to your story if someone asks at least until you leave and join your next company.
Maverick030215
Stealth
a year ago
Never do that. As an employer, I would have serious doubts on integrity as well as stability and one might get rejected
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