Today, I went to my first ever job interview. I thought I was doing well, until the recruiter asked why he should hire me. The only thing I could say was "Because I'm really, really nervous right now?" FML
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bebooneo 11
Let me elaborate. It was yesterday when this happened and I submitted the FML, just to cheer myself up. I am a recent graduate and it was at a job fair, not a scheduled interview but to my surprise one of the recruiters started interviewing me right away. I was unprepared and got flustered and started saying that. But the good news is that they indeed seemed to like me enough to email me for a real interview next week! All prayers appreciated! Thank you all for your wonderful comments.
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Redvelvet16 11
Hey you were honest! Great quality there :) better luck next time! You got it!
Ambient25 24
Well aren't you just a joy. It's OP's first interview ever, give her a break.
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Comments (77)
channelmonica 17
It's okay OP. Hah I messed up just getting an application the other day. The store I want to work at is in the perfect location and when I walked in and asked for someone I was referred to by my school, I started stuttering at pronouncing the guy's name.
sammyjo06 14
That sucks and I understand, but you really should've prepared an answer to that question. Literally everywhere you go, they will ask you that.
defectiveme 7
Don't worry about it too much... it's hard to prepare for something you have no experience with. I bombed my first job interview too. They asked me to tell them about myself and I couldn't think of anything to say, needless to say, it was awkward. Just think of it as a learning experience and use it as a tool for preparing for future interviews. Good luck OP!
bebooneo 11
Let me elaborate. It was yesterday when this happened and I submitted the FML, just to cheer myself up. I am a recent graduate and it was at a job fair, not a scheduled interview but to my surprise one of the recruiters started interviewing me right away. I was unprepared and got flustered and started saying that. But the good news is that they indeed seemed to like me enough to email me for a real interview next week! All prayers appreciated! Thank you all for your wonderful comments.
RoseBlack123 37
Hey, whatever works! As long as they like you, that's all that matters, right? So congratulations and good luck next week!
mata2 7
Best of luck.
Melix 31
Good luck! Hope everything works out!
TheLittleBear 19
I think we need a follow up to the follow up.
littlem91 29
Congratulations! Clearly you came across as worth considering despite your nerves. Maybe they like seeing honesty rather than just rehearsed answers? And yes, would love a post interview follow up.
mannatee 19
Comment again to tell us if you got the job!
tukies 28
Study up on interview questions. Don't pull a blank again. They liked it then, because sometimes honesty is the best policy. Now it's time to shine. Don't take more than a few seconds to answer, and be strong in it.
TcheQ 12
Yesah, pray that you get a job instead of starving children get a meal.
ligerzero459 24
That's an incredibly stupid outlook. OP's not starving, so isn't deserving of prayers?
killmenow03 21
#69 *Mexican music* Why not both?
Crazynocatlady 22
71 - Hahaha... Now I feel like a hard and a soft taco!
Priyaroshni 40
Have they booked the next interview yet? Fingers crossed for you.
Comoke1024 19
Wow, that's awesome! Good luck, OP!
random_cashmere 25
How did it go?
TheAspieDork 27
At least you get a little practice I guess
Emibelle_fml 20
Good luck
Jannnn 2
I'd agree you should be prepared for that question. But i think your answer is kinda cute. XD Good luck next interview.
IVI4G1C 7
Good Luck Next Week!!! OP Hope you get the job! :)
dreadbeat69 12
Well, it shows that you really want the job. A lot of hiring managers would probably see it as a positive.
NeatNit 32
heh, reminds me of the occasionally recurring Cyanide & Happiness comic, lol :P
t9mike 3
lol not sure that's a great reason to hire someone but hey hopefully it works out