New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- A Reddit user who claims to be a recruiter has explained that job interviews often work more like negotiations than strict truth tests. The recruiter says candidates should focus on presenting their skills and value while also managing certain sensitive questions carefully.

According to the post, one common area is previous salary. Since companies try to hire strong candidates at the lowest cost, applicants may feel pressure to reveal their exact pay. The recruiter suggests not disclosing the real figure if the goal is a higher offer.

"If they pressure you to reveal your salary (which we will pressure you to do), don't give the real amount if you want a bigger raise," says the post.

Another point involves the reas...