Is it normal to lie in an interview?
Depends.It depends
It’s common to polish your answers in an interview, but making up qualifications or experience can backfire. Present your strengths confidently without inventing facts.
Lots of people put their best foot forward in interviews: they choose flattering examples, sound more confident than they feel, or describe a weakness in a thoughtful way. That kind of spin is pretty normal.
Making up a degree, job history, skills, or results is different. It can damage trust—and may catch up with you if the employer checks. You can be honest while still framing things positively: talk about what you’ve learned, what you can do, and where you’re still growing.