Across three studies, we explored the construct of self‐verification behavior in the employment interview, defined as: “sharing of unembellished self‐related information that is in line with self‐views.” Using content analysis, Study 1 explored whether job applicants (N = 252) described self‐verification behavior when they were asked which strategy they used to distinguish themselves from other applicants. Self‐verification behavior was frequently mentioned in conjunction with other self‐presentation tactics, such as honest impression management. In Studies 2 and 3, we surveyed job applicants (N = 92 and N = 311) immediately following an interview. We found a positive relationship between self‐verification behavior and honest impression management and honesty‐humility, but a near‐zero relationship with interview performance. Using confirmatory factor analysis, we found that although correlated, self‐verification behavior is conceptually different from honest impression management. We suggest that measuring self‐verification behavior in interviews allows researchers to capture a broader range of potential interview strategies.