Today, I discovered out of the 20 job applications only one job called me for an interview. They told me to leave after two sentences. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
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
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
Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML
Today, I had a job interview today after being unemployed for months. I left early but a stranger's giant SUV had me blocked in for over two hours. I called to explain the situation in the hope that I would be given another interview slot later in the week. I was told I clearly didn’t want the job. FML
Today, I went to an interview for a job at a company I've applied for numerous times this year. When I showed up at the interview room, I found it was a vacant office. I called and confirmed the address. I guess this was my hint to stop applying. FML
Today, I found out I didn't get the promotion I applied for. Then I was told I was the only one who applied for the job. FML
Today, I got a call from a potential employer. They spent five minutes explaining job duties and I listened with anticipation. Then they spent five minutes explaining why I wasn't the right person for the job. FML
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
Today, after being unemployed for over four months, I got a call from a company I've wanted to work for for over 2 years. After they were about to set up an interview, they called me by a different name. After correcting them, they hung up on me. Turns out they had the wrong number. FML
Today, I attended a job fair for a position at a shop. I was the only one who showed and submitted an application. I didn't get the job. FML
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xxmollyxx 25
That's odd... what the hell did you say in those two sentences??
insanesna1l 0
"hello, my name is Lindsay Lohan. I am here for the drug rep position"
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Cass3m0 0
You obviously sounded like an idiot, OP. They realized that you were one of those people who could only cause a downfall to any job ever worked by you.
sunnysurfchick 0
your a asshole! we can only hope one day you'll recieve the karma you deserve. by the way you are NOT awesome.
yanksby7 6
"You're* an* asshole". Perhaps taking a creative writing course would help you in your personal quest for employment. Also, two sentences means that either the OP did not speak professionally, dress professionally or act professionally. In any case, the person ("asshole") you're responding to is correct- the OP did not present him/herself in a manner appropriate to the position being offered. On a side note, the Karmic justice you so seek should not be an issue, as Karma generally does not punish truth.
GiddyXD 0
Well that sucks ass. or sucked.
fudgeeocookies 10
Well, there must be something wrong with the way you speak.
mccaincracker 6
imma call fake on this one
sunnysurfchick 0
becareful I said that and got a email from FML that said your not aloud to say any story is fake. just a FYI about FML.
southernproper 0
Umm... maybe there's a reason for all this? People don't just do that to you randomly.
erongetti 2
as a very successful business owner let me explain a few things about the hiring process: 1. we get numerous applicants each month looking for work. to make yourself stand out your resume better be perfect, even if you don't have a lot of experience. then I can see you have attention to detail & you care about getting the position. 2. prepare , prepare , prepare for the interview. look up the top 50 questions on google & then have clear & concise answers. 3. dress well. have a firm hand shake. look the employer in the eye. 4. know about the position or company . do research. show some initiative. lastly, once you get the job, show enthusiasm & a desire to learn. otherwise, I'm going to get rid of you cuz your wasting my time.
DjeePee 25
A very succesful business owner who can't write decent English, there is sarcasm in that.
sunnysurfchick 0
do you ramble much? you act like you know everything. you don't just because you "own" a business. jerk! I feel sorry for anyone who works for a "know it all" like you
DocBastard 40
Erongetti is actually giving decent advice, and you idiots are calling him a jerk for that? As for his grammar, it was mostly fine except for one missed comma, "cuz", and an incorrect "your". But his advice on interviewing is spot on. Grow the **** up and try to realise that you DON'T know everything. So try to shut your mouths and open your eyes.
DjeePee 25
Well, he is right. An applicant must write a perfect resume without mistakes (hehe), be prepared for the interview, dress properly, look the interviewer in the eye, shake hands and do research about the company. If your resume is full with errors (hehe), if you're hyperventilating, if you look like a hobo, carry your shopping bags with you, constantly look at your feet, have sweaty hands and don't know a shit about the company, you're screwed. Oh, Doc, he didn't start his sentences with a capital. That's basic :(
DocBastard 40
I've learned not to harp on capitalisation. People post from phones and iPods, so that's no big deal. My point is that his advice is sound. Calling him a know-it-all or a jerk is juvenile at best.
pavloviandoggy 4
I'd like to think that the OP just needed to follow your advice. However, there's also the possibility that the hiring managers already had found someone they liked from an earlier interview. If they call in ten people to interview for one position, and they're wowed by the third person, then the other applicants are just wasting their time. Then there's the possibility that the hiring managers wanted someone with a certain "look." A lot of retail positions want someone young and pretty because it will boost sales. Or perhaps the OP looked TOO YOUNG. If an applicant looks too young, they could be turned down for management positions because they don't look like an authority figure. It was good advice. But being confident and professional will only get you so far in today's job market. There's plenty of people who are confident and professional with decades of experience who can't find a job.
lady132 0
that really sucks but kinda funny.. I have been there so I feel ya..
Deservesit22 1
The way you talk I don't blame them "I discovered out?" How about I figured out Even I found out
valalvax 13
but, even still none of those work in the fml..
ov614 0
it's not "I discovered out". he is saying "I discovered, out of 20 jobs". the sentence was correct. may have been missing a couple commas. however, you sound like the bigger idiot for interpreting the way you did.
sivuplay 0
Or he could just put "that" between "discovered" and "out." None of your suggestions make any more grammatical sense within the context of the sentance than the format OP originally typed it. Slow to comprehend, quick to flame.
ScrabbleBabe2010 0
Erongetti is just trying to be helpful and is correct. Maybe OP has a grammar or dialect issue?
erongetti 2
No grammar issues. Just typing on my iPhone is long & painful. Trying to make my point without all the effort of perfect English. but thanks for the backup!
PeteyPablo12308 20
Wow... Well not to offend you OP, but what's wrong with you? There must be something, or else you wouldn't be rejected like that...