Weird, Job interview and Work: Due diligence

Due diligence

By jobless - 09/07/2014 05:02 - United States - Buffalo

Today, I heard back from a company that I recently interviewed with. They told me I didn't get the job because "it was obvious that I had been coached." I wasn't. Sorry that I actually researched the company unlike the rest of the nitwit candidates. 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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Logic

By Anonymous - 20/07/2021 20:01

Today, I received a call telling me I had not gotten a job I would have been a perfect fit for. The hiring manager told me they "went in the opposite direction" and chose to hire someone with less experience, so they didn't have to pay them as much. She made sure to tell me I was still the better candidate though. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/07/2014 02:04 - Canada - Burnaby

Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone interview with a company. Excited, I prepared for the interview and conducted extensive research on the company. The interview ended within a minute. They'd got the wrong person. FML

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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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Waste of time

By wasteoftime - 07/06/2017 20:00

Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML

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By smellslikeahangover - 29/07/2015 02:55 - United States - San Francisco

Today, while waiting for an interview at the career that I've been spending months tailoring my résumé for, I was thrown up on by my only competitor. Guess who got the job. FML

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Coming or going

By almost governmental - 05/09/2014 22:02 - United Kingdom - Peterborough

Today, I got a call about a job interview, saying I was hired. I was ecstatic, until they called me back and said they'd called the wrong applicant. They called again later, saying there'd been a mistake and I really was hired. When I went in to confirm it, they said they'd never heard of me. FML

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By Username - 12/05/2011 06:17

Today, I called a possible employer I had an interview with about a week ago to see if I had got the job that I have already been trained for. Her response? "Are you sure I interviewed you?" FML

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Toxic workplace goals!

By Anonymous - 22/04/2013 23:37 - Australia - Mona Vale

Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." 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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iOceanus 18

Wednesday 9 July 2014 14:18

You're qualified for the job, so we can't hire you. The logic. -.-

subhaan786 19

Wednesday 9 July 2014 14:17

That's unfortunate OP seems quite dickish for them to say that Better luck next time!

Comments

DocBastard 38

Wednesday 9 July 2014 14:51

That'll teach you to try. The only thing it seems that gets people ahead these days is mediocrity. Next time, strive not to strive. Don't be you, just be average.

Sandsh8rk 36

Wednesday 9 July 2014 14:59

I'm sure you'll find an employer soon enough who will appreciate your attention to detail. Keep it up :)

mrwilsong 6

Wednesday 9 July 2014 15:01

It seems like idiots are slowly taking over.

False_Stupidity 41

Thursday 10 July 2014 0:21

You mean they weren't already in charge?

Coccinelle_fml 15

Wednesday 9 July 2014 15:01

I'm confused. Even though you weren't coach, I don't understand why it'd be a bad thing if you were? It's not like you cheated...

CurvyisCool 22

Wednesday 9 July 2014 15:02

"Well, you know about the business and know what to do... So... No, you can't have the job " What?

cjmedic 12

Wednesday 9 July 2014 15:05

Oh gee, that makes complete sense. Don't worry, OP, you'll find a job that actually values your effort while they're stuck with a moron.

ihpp 22

Wednesday 9 July 2014 15:05

they definitely don't deserve you. keep applying to jobs you'll get hired sooner or later.

fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22

Wednesday 9 July 2014 15:06

I did a lot of hiring interviews for my previous company, that someone was prepared and even coached has never been an issue, quite the contrary. It showed commitment. This company is clearly run by idiots, that they didn't hire you was probably a blessing in disguise.

Phoebe18 14

Wednesday 9 July 2014 15:06

I understand people trying to make OP feel better by saying they're better off without the job but I would just like to point out that work isn't easy to find these days and if OP is currently not receiving an income from anywhere they may very well need the job. Even though OP deserves to be treated better it doesn't mean he/she is better off without the job. OP I really hope you find a job soon, it's tough but hang in there. Good luck :)