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Caller: My client looking for experienced developer in Technology X,Y and Z are you open for new position?
Me: But I don't know this X and Y, I only use Z!
Caller: Please add them to your CV and send it to me so I can pass it to the client...
Me: But I don't know it!
Caller: Neither me nor the client know it also, please update the CV...
Me: How many years of experience should I add then?
Caller: 3 years will be OK!
Me: §¢“°©™|-=]%

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  • 17
    This is something that kills me on the inside so bad, having to lie/oversell yourself ... why... well you better do it unless you wish to end like me mate
  • 1
    @legionfrontier Ofcourse I didn't apply :D it's funny how many times it happened to me...
  • 0
    Some clients do add a lot more requirements interns of tech when they actually need only one
  • 0
    D A P H U Q ?
  • 0
    @ruyonga
    But I imagine a big point of interning isn't to make a huge impact on the company, its so they can get you used to their Scrum methods, work environment, etc. so you're more prepared if/when you take a long-term position with them
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