Latest Stories - 1

0

Fresh out of school..

I was fresh out of school and interviewing for an internship at a major toy company. I was dressed the part and felt confident walking in. I didn't want to bring a purse in with me so I placed a few make-up items and drivers license and stuff in my... Read More »
Submitted by: Colleen


0

Talk about stepping in it . . .

As the HR hiring manager for a large company in a small town, the most memorable interview still makes me laugh. As background, on this planet there are few people more committed to dog rescue and adoption than I am. I founded and was the director ... Read More »
Submitted by: Dr. Diane L. Young


0

Clump o' Hair

I had just graduated college and moved home when I landed my first interview! It was with a large company that specialized in educational materials and kits for grades pK-12. When I got to my interview the first thing I noticed about the Human Reso... Read More »
Submitted by: Anonymous


0

He Thought The Job Was For Livestock Herding

When my former manager asked an applicant why he left his last job, the applicant said, "I was an escaped goat."... Read More »
Submitted by: Erin


0

Whoops

I was interviewing at a prestigious law firm and I had worn a really nice new blouse. When I was reaching for my pen my new blouse must have been too tight and the buttons shot off my blouse and my breasts flew out. It was really embarrassing. I was ... Read More »
Submitted by: Emma W


0

Fast Food

This one time I interviewed at a fast food place and they asked me if I had any previous experience in working in a restaurant. I told them that I used to, but I was fired because I would curse at the customers. They hired me anyway.... Read More »
Submitted by: Booker


0

Interview

This one time my friend to an interview and he accidentally printed off the wrong version of a resume and cover letter. The cover letter was addressed to a competitor and actually mentioned the current company in it and it wasn't complimentary. He di... Read More »
Submitted by: Chase B.


0

Interviewer

My cousin works for a company where she has to do job interviews. She told me a hilarious story about this guy who came in wearing flip flops with socks. Needless to say, he didn't get the job. He didn't look professional at all!!... Read More »
Submitted by: Anonymous


0

inside out

I once wore my shirt inside out to an interview. I hope the person didn't notice. I got the job, so if she did notice it didn't affect me!... Read More »
Submitted by: Anonymous


0

Assessment

I am an executive recruiter. Following an interview, my applicant called to tell me how well it had gone. The hiring manager did not agree with that assessment, as the interviewee had vomited on the interviewer's desk. Whammy.... Read More »
Submitted by: Laura F.

1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6

 

Win an iPod Nano!

Share your story for a chance to win an iPod Nano.

Learn More »

Voting is now open!