While it might be tempting to fib a little on your résumé, cover letter, and in your interview, you want to go down the honest route to get ahead of the game.
Hiring managers can usually tell when you actually have no idea what you’re talking about — unless you’re an amazing actor, then, you’re just in the wrong industry.
Instead of stretching the truth, put emphasis on all the other things we’ve previously already mentioned: your motivation, your additive skills, or your knowledge about the company.
When you bring passion, go above and beyond, and prove that you can do the job, the hiring manager will take notice.