In an ideal world, an interview is a candid discussion between candidate and interviewer about the job and whether the candidate is the right match. And indeed, candor will usually increase both participants’ chances of ending up with the right fit. But there are some statements that can hurt your odds if you’re honest about them with your interviewer. Here are eight to avoid. 1. “That job isn’t on my resume because I was only there for two months.” Your resume isn’t required to be a comprehensive listing of everything you’ve ever done. Read more.