> I don't think anyone would really advocate for lying during the recruiting process.

Why?

Other than questionable ethics, it can lead to immediate termination.

But as always, there's lying and "lying". Saying you quit when you were laid off, I would consider lying. Telling you needed new challenges when in fact your boss was so toxic you wanted to quit the universe, not lying.

In the end, a job interview is a courting dance and you'd want to put your colorful feathers on, but at least they should reflect your reality.

>That's dishonesty on your side

Oh no! Oh, the humanity!

Naaah, it's for their own self-esteem and purposefulness.