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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 20 MIN

This Is Why You Don’t Lie in Interviews

from The Bad Hire - The Art of Hiring Great People · host Ken Monroe

What happens when a candidate lies in an interview… fails the background check… and then accidentally leaves a 10-minute voicemail screaming at her dad?In Episode 25 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Emma and Corey to react to more outrageous hiring stories — from accidental email disasters to interviews that should’ve never happened in the first place.This episode is full of moments where one small mistake turns into a massive problem.You’ll hear:– A candidate who forgot to hang up… exposing everything on voicemail– A call center applicant afraid of phones, computers, and learning– A hiring mistake that accidentally accepted every applicant named Kevin– A redemption story that proves the right company can change someone’s life– A training mishap that triggered fire trucks at 3AM– Why honesty (or lack of it) can make or break your chancesThese stories aren’t just funny — they reveal how quickly things can go wrong when details are overlooked or integrity is missing.💸 Got a story that tops this? Submit it at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Lying in an interview will almost always catch up to you.• Small mistakes (like not hanging up) can have big consequences.• Hiring is as much about character as it is about qualifications.• Systems and double-checking matter more than you think.• Great companies don’t just hire — they can transform lives.⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire—Sponsored by BChex:Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.www.bchex.io—🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

What happens when a candidate lies in an interview… fails the background check… and then accidentally leaves a 10-minute voicemail screaming at her dad?In Episode 25 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Emma and Corey to react to more outrageous hiring stories — from accidental email disasters to interviews that should’ve never happened in the first place.This episode is full of moments where one small mistake turns into a massive problem.You’ll hear:– A candidate who forgot to hang up… exposing everything on voicemail– A call center applicant afraid of phones, computers, and learning– A hiring mistake that accidentally accepted every applicant named Kevin– A redemption story that proves the right company can change someone’s life– A training mishap that triggered fire trucks at 3AM– Why honesty (or lack of it) can make or break your chancesThese stories aren’t just funny — they reveal how quickly things can go wrong when details are overlooked or integrity is missing.💸 Got a story that tops this? Submit it at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Lying in an interview will almost always catch up to you.• Small mistakes (like not hanging up) can have big consequences.• Hiring is as much about character as it is about qualifications.• Systems and double-checking matter more than you think.• Great companies don’t just hire — they can transform lives.⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire—Sponsored by BChex:Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.www.bchex.io—🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

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What happens when a candidate lies in an interview… fails the background check… and then accidentally leaves a 10-minute voicemail screaming at her dad?In Episode 25 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Emma and Corey to react to more outrageous hiring...

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