We have all had them, those crazy job interviews, be it the interviewer, the job, the trip getting there, the faux pars and so on. Recently a friend of mine arrived for an interview and waited in the foyer/ reception area for the interviewer. The interviewer showed up with an assistant and proceeded to sit on the couch to conduct the interview in their foyer/reception! Yes, nothing like a private discussion about your career in public!
Many years ago I had a marathon interview. An intense three hour interview, which did not include psych testing – it was a one on one interrogation for three hours. Either, I was a very interesting person back then and had a lot of great things to say or the interviewer and job were terribly fascinating. I would like to think it was that I was really interesting, as they did hire me a couple of interviews later!
I recall some years ago interviewing a young candidate, who prior to starting the interview, I left to fill out some registration forms. He must have been overwhelmed or intimated, I am not sure. He told the receptionist he had forgot to put money in the meter, and ran out the door and never returned.
There is enough doom and gloom about at the moment, so for those of you going through the job search process, why not cheer us all up (including yourself) with those crazy job interview stories, be it your own or even others. Share your crazy or kooky job interview stories.
Tags: Interviews, Recruitment