Job interview and Work: Clueless

Clueless

By jobless1 - 05/07/2015 04:04

Today, I went to an important job interview, only to be told I'm not what such a "prestigious" company was looking for. This from a pimply-faced 20-something who took a personal call on speakerphone mid-interview, and actually said "LMAO" out loud at his friend's joke. FML

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By DeepFriedZombie - 09/08/2016 00:18

Today, I went to my first job interview. I didn't think I was doing too badly, until the interviewer said, "Wait a second, you're in high school?" I explained that the guy who'd called me had said that this wouldn't be a problem. I then watched as my interviewer left his desk to "deal" with him. FML

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Read other books, FFS

By Anonymous - 20/07/2012 20:26 - Netherlands - Delft

Today, I had a job interview, for which I spent hours preparing. My interviewer was nothing more than a pimple-faced teen, and after only two minutes of reviewing my qualifications, he lost interest and started asking such questions as which Hogwarts house is my favorite. FML

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By gonnabeunemployed - 08/12/2016 21:33

Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML

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The Apprentice

By panther of the desert - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Puerto Rico - Rio Grande

Today, I was to have an important phone interview for a job. I got a call and everything went perfectly, and they said I was hired. Later, I found out that one of my "friends" had gotten one of his buddies to prank call me and make sure the line was engaged when the real interviewer called. FML

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Aced it

By Kanata - 31/08/2019 02:05

Today, my phone cut out during a call for a job interview. I tried calling them back, but there was no answer. Later, I got an email from the interviewer, saying I was no longer being considered for the position due to my being "rude and unprofessional." FML

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Words is hard

By Anonymous - 20/09/2023 16:00 - United States

Today, I went for an interview at a great company. Everything was going well until I tried to demonstrate my knowledge of their industry by using a technical term. Turns out I'd completely misunderstood the term and used it in the wrong context. The interviewer raised an eyebrow, and I could see "Don't call us, we'll call you" flicker in their eyes. FML

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Did I stutter?

By Ally - 20/05/2022 14:00

Today, I had a job interview. I have a speech impediment and as much as I tried to keep it under control, it came out during the interview. I could tell the interviewers were trying to hold in their laughter. They ended the interview after 5 agonizing minutes, saying they’ll contact me. I left in tears. FML

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Discrimination!

By DamnYou - 04/01/2023 18:00

Today, in this horrible job market, I finally got an interview with a dream company. But like the dumbass I am, I mentioned my baby in the interview and got the "look" from the interviewer. Bye bye yet another job. FML

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M. Night Shyamalanadingdong

By Anonymous - 30/06/2020 05:02

Today, I went to the bathroom after a terrible job interview. My interviewer walked in with another guy, talking about my interview, saying he was obviously going to hire the other guy because my odd-sounding name was too hard to pronounce, yet alone spell in multiple emails. FML

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Keeping up appearances

By Carebeareatu - 13/03/2020 15:00

Today, my friends gave me a complete makeover, which included clothes from their wardrobe, to prepare me for an upcoming job interview. I was then declined the position, because apparently, I "looked too wealthy" to need the job. FML

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DomiLove 26

Sunday 5 July 2015 23:55

You're too good for them op

Steve97 32

Sunday 5 July 2015 23:58

I wouldn't want to work for a guy like that you dodged a bullet OP

Comments

S_Gnu 17

Monday 6 July 2015 2:51

was he wearing a fedora

Christoph_Blaski 12

Monday 6 July 2015 5:20

I heard he also had a beard on his neck

iAlissa 34

Monday 6 July 2015 5:25

Could it be possible that he was also?dressed in a Call of Duty t-shirt?

AnyaS 19

Monday 6 July 2015 2:52

I understand he is immature for saying "lmao" and all that, but why use his acne to insult him? Pimples are not a sign of lack of hygiene. It's a medical condition that can continue well into your 20s, 30s, and yes even last all your life.

Catdragon 40

Monday 6 July 2015 8:00

I know. that was highly immature of OP. anyone can get acne or just have a random breakout. you can't blame a person for their skin.

disbatch 14

Monday 6 July 2015 3:07

Welcome to the corporate world, it sucks, enjoy your stay

Gorjira 2

Monday 6 July 2015 3:38

what was the joke?

Dexter83_fml 17

Monday 6 July 2015 4:14

Bad luck OP. You know giving feed back works both ways you could tell them what u think of them....

Justincredible69 11

Monday 6 July 2015 5:06

you're probably over qualified anyhow.

limegreenpoopie 31

Monday 6 July 2015 5:48

You can do better. Much better.

saffy66 34

Monday 6 July 2015 5:50

Probably the boss's kid there. I'd check back and be sure your rejection is genuine and not just some jealous untalented dickwad's attempt to turn away anyone better than himself.

speed150mph 2

Monday 6 July 2015 6:08

On the one hand, that was very unprofessional of him in a job interview, and he sounds immature for what is probably a management position. On the other hand, if I sensed the kind of animosity towards me just because I'm younger then you and your coming to me for a job, I probably wouldn't hire you

connaughty0225 16

Monday 6 July 2015 6:29

I would say blackmail... I mean you already got turned down might as well have some fun with it...

Shade1982 20

Monday 6 July 2015 14:03

Blackmail? Blackmail what? The fact he took a personal call? Most people are allowed to do that on the work floor, especially those who hire people. At best he would get a reprimand for doing that during an interview, but most likely not even an official one...