By Emma - 05/01/2016 03:08 - United Kingdom - Rawtenstall

Today, I had a job interview where I was asked, "Who is your best friend?" I replied truthfully, "My cat", only to then be asked what my cat would describe as my best qualities, which didn't go far beyond, "Remembering to feed him". They weren't impressed. FML
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Panu 14

But most importantly, your cat is impressed.

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Candijpg 17

Maybe start finding a job at a pet shop?

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Panu 14

But most importantly, your cat is impressed.

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lwm 4

Or, as the case may be, your cat is unimpressed. This IS a cat we're talking about.

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Candijpg 17

Maybe start finding a job at a pet shop?

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arano 29

You need to learn to sell yourself, OP. Employers want confidence.

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Fairyjoshy 13

...This is going to sound incredibly emo, but I swear that it's just me playing devil's advocate. What do you do if you don't have confidence? Fake it, right? How can you fake something you've never had?

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9a_1z 12

By looking at other people who present themselves in a way that you admire and copying their behaviour. Personally I think it's okay to be quiet and shy, as long as you can talk enthusiastically about the things you're interested in.

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DoomedGemini 37

From my experience, it's very hard. I've been taught to be very modest, so suddenly trying to describe how good I am..not easy at all. And we've also been taught to be truthful, which isn't always the best option such as this time. Suddenly going against that is very hard.

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SuperMew 22

You are mistaking self-doubt with modesty.

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weatherxveins 29

I faked confidence by imitating people whose style I admired, and after awhile I deluded myself into actually becoming a confident person.

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NotGabe 28

It's okay OP, brain farts happens. I once answered "Why should we hire you?" with "I sneeze loud."

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Rkikkas9713 25

My first job interview was along the same lines, except I basically said "I can lift."

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Randomouse 11

What a dumb follow up question from the interviewers.

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Googolman 29

They probably had like a set list of questions they were supposed to ask. I'm pretty sure whoever wrote those questions wouldn't expect anyone to answer that their cat is their best friend.

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Randomouse 11

After they heard the answer, they could have asked for a "Human best friend". So assuming that they have a list of questions they are supposed to ask doesn't make it lesser dumb.

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blostrich_ 19

Keeping a cat happy can sometimes be challenging. I think it's pretty impressive.

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Mathalamus 24

hmm. you must have a lonely life if your cat is your best friend. i feel the same way. oh well.

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TAntobella 14

"Best friend" doesn't mean "only friend". Re your loneliness, adopt a pet in a shelter, save its life, get to know its personality and instincts, and you will never be alone again. Pets are excellent companions, their presence have therapeutic effects, and unlike people they are there with you at all times. I have lots of good friends yet my pets are members of my family, and my life is richer with them. Good luck #9

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kenyrabit 25

If you finessed those statements as a joke, you could come off clever and perhaps charming... It's funny.. You're funny.

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