The Interviewer's Body Language Shouted "Trouble"
I withdrew as a candidate for the position. The female interviewer was the supervisor of the financial specialist. I explained to both of the interviewers that I believed, through body language, that…
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The Conference Room was Stuffed with Interviewers
The conference room was stuffed with the Principal, the Vice Principal, the Counselor, the teacher whose vacancy I would be filling, a teacher from the first grade, a teacher from the third grade, an…
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The Interview Just Spiralled Down
Horrible intially and throughout the interrogation process. Never got to the STAR, situational, or behavioral. Any questions? Yes who would I report to if hire, she responded, "ME". OH NO I do not wa…
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The Interviewer from Another Planet
Years ago while interviewing for a minimum wage position everything started out well. I arrived 15 min early well groomed and prepared. During the interview I was asked the standard questions, (why d…
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The Interviewer Was a Total Nut Case
The interview was a disaster. Because she had no questions prepared, and she was rambling, I wasn't sure where to interject. I tried to participate, but she then said that I was "ticking her off" by …
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Hostile Hiring Manager
Hiring Manager: "I see you have a great deal of experience as a manufacturing engineer but, your most recent employers were not in the medical device industry." He continued, "Medical device manufact…
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The Interviewer Asked if I Knew Oprah
I responded to the Oprah question sarcastically and let my frustration show - "she and I don't exactly run in the same social circles.... Now, when I was at Company X, I was able to achieve....." She…
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I Wouldn't Have Hired Me Either
I was EXTREMELY nervous, and after their questioning my certification I was flustered. They told me then that they would not be offering me the position. If I was in their position, I would not have …
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The Hiring Manager Almost Fell Off His Chair
After completing the group work and giving a 30 second explanation of why we thought we were the best candidate for the position, we were asked who of the other candidates we would hire. I was very p…
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Disrespected by the Interviewer
Although I did a solid research on the job and the firm and made about 20 pages of notes for the position. From the constant distraction I felt helpless and tried my best to give the most important a…
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I Should Have Trusted My Instrincts
She apologized for the interruption and then asked if I had any questions. I did, I asked if the position was still avaliable. She said yes, that she had more candidates and would make her decision i…
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A Bad Case of Nerves
I am still actively looking for work. I am pleased to be getting interviews even if I'm not offered the job because I suppose it gives me practice. I I suppose a way to look at is "If you are offered…
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Unprofessional and Insulting Interview
I felt miserable. They asked ridiculous open ended questions, but seemed disgusted by all of my responses. They never asked anything about me specifically. They escorted me out, without giving me any…
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Unprepared for the Interview
I knew I did terrible when I failed to answer with examples, even though my qualifications fit the bill. I was quite upset about it, but I realize that the employer can not hire someone who simply is…
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The Third Round was a Disaster
The 3rd round was disaster. I didn't like much interviewer and obviously, he didn't like me. I was fighting and just hoping for finish.After 2 weeks I got the call that the job was offered to the oth…
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