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Job Interview Horror Stories: No Joke

“One interviewee made a West Virginia joke only to discover the person was from West Virginia.”

-Kelly Anderson, Allied Capital

“The applicant spoke very negatively about his previous boss, only to find out that the interviewer for the new position was the daughter-in-law of the old boss.”

-Reginald Humphries, Axiom Resource Management

“Someone going on an interview for an administrative-assistant position went to the company next door to the one she was supposed to be interviewing for. She went in and asked for ‘the CEO’ (she forgot the CEO’s name). The CEO was so impressed with her that he offered her a job. She is still working for that company.”

-R.J. Jenkins, Tangent Corporation

Job Interview Horror Stories: Is Honesty Best?

“When a candidate was asked about his greatest accomplishment, he replied that it was writing a short novel. When the interviewer said, ‘No, I mean something you did while at work,’ the candidate replied, ‘But I did write it while at work!’ ”

-Rick Sherman, Mitretek Systems

“At a previous firm, while interviewing candidates for mailroom positions, we met a gentleman who made a very interesting wardrobe choice. What we thought was a pale yellow scarf tied beautifully around his neck was actually his pet snake, Herbie. When asked whether he thought it appropriate to bring a snake to an interview, he said that he was trying to set himself apart. We discussed the possible shortcomings to his decision, and because he was so honest, he ended up getting the job.”

-Kristine Barr-Ouedraogo, GHT Limited

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