Good day Nairalanders,

I am a philosophy graduate. I finished my service last year in March, and since then, I have been struggling to find a job. From that March, I have been doing whatever work I could find to survive. Around November, I secured a security job at a company, working 24-hour shifts with a day off in between. The pay is only #40,000, and the job is taking a toll on my health and mental well-being, but I'm reluctant to quit as I don't want to be unemployed.

In December, I learned about some vacancies in the company. I spoke to a senior staff member, who promised to help me get my CV to HR for an interview. Unfortunately, in early January, I didn't receive any response. I spoke to the staff member again, and he informed me that the available vacancy is for a storekeeper, requiring experience. He suggested that I modify my CV, adding faux job experiences and applying online to learn about storekeeping responsibilities. He assured me of an interview on Tuesday.

The dilemma is not just about adding false experiences, but I fear that if I secure an interview, I might struggle to maintain the deception. Moreover, if they're seeking an experienced storekeeper, the lack of training might overwhelm me, leading to job dissatisfaction. I don't know how to convey this to the staff member without jeopardizing my chances. I have only today to decide.

Please, advise me on what to do. I want to be honest but also don't want to appear unserious about the job opportunity.

Thank you.

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