I interviewed for a job which I could do in my sleep. It was a mat-leave contract and the requirements were basic enough, and the people made for a great environment, so that I was actually looking forward to going to work every day. But after getting past the second interview stage, complete with smiles and pats on the back, I was informed I was not the chosen candidate. With the help of some insider information I discovered that 2 people had finished ahead of me in the selection process. Each in turn was allowed to start the work and were then let go as it turned out that each had mis-represented their skills during the interview process. It was obvious they were not capable of doing the work being requested of them. Besides making a mockery of the selection process I find this a disturbing trend. It is hard enough to find employment in today’s marketplace without having to deal with the liars and cheats. How does one go about talking to potential employers about this? Do people really think they can get away with dishonesty about their skill sets?