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Re:What to do if you get a question you've already seen in a... by tommiegannert on Saturday January 29, 2022 @03:28AM (#30124756)
> If an interviewer asks you "Have you seen this one before?" you should say, "I don't think so!".

Please don't lie to me as an interviewer. I do everything I can to treat you with respect, and I ask the same in return (though I can't speak for others.) It's not a life-or-death situation. I just want to make sure you can be helpful in my team. And you want to be sure me and my colleagues treat each other (and you) fairly.

That said, if you're actually not sure, by all means, don't throw away a good opportunity.

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Re:What to do if you get a question you've already seen in a... by sys_64738 on Saturday January 29, 2022 @08:17AM (#30126013)
Interviewers lie all the time during the process. So what makes you special? If you don’t disclose you’re thinking of leaving, or are micromanaged then you’re misleading the candidate.
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