Ex-Google Recruiter Explains Why "Lying" Gets You Hired

2026-04-15 — SajjaadKhader — original

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In this video, we break down the real psychology behind job interviews. If you’re trying to land a software engineering job (or any competitive role), this will completely change how you approach interviews.

Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T__1QViXUxk

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Why getting hired is harder than you think
1:01 - The β€œHow are you?” question everyone gets wrong
2:51 - Why first impressions matter more than skills
3:21 - The RACE framework explained
4:16 - How to position yourself as valuable
6:21 - The psychology of confidence & FOMO
7:32 - How to stand out instantly in interviews
8:21 - Answering resume gaps the right way
9:52 - The worst mistake at the end of interviews
10:18 - Questions that make you look like a top candidate
11:26 - Final mindset shift to get hired