Going well
Today, as a recruiter, I had an interview with a promising candidate for an open position at my company. The interview was going well until the candidate interrupted me halfway through to take a selfie. FML
Today, as a recruiter, I had an interview with a promising candidate for an open position at my company. The interview was going well until the candidate interrupted me halfway through to take a selfie. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, during a job interview, I spent an eternity telling them everything about my experience, my character, my passions, and my previous jobs. Next thing I know, the recruiter said, “Now let’s get to the part where you tell us something about yourself!” 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, I interviewed potential employees for a job position that I was supposed to get promoted to. FML
Today, during work hours, I took time off and discreetly went for an interview for a prospective job at our rival company. As soon as I reached the place, I bumped into my current boss. FML
Today, I walked into a door on my way in to an interview, in front of the interviewer and a group of people waiting to be interviewed. FML
Today, I had a job interview for an amazing opportunity. Too bad my nerves made me forget what the role was and where it was, mid-interview. FML
Today, I got through to the phone interview stage for a great job. When the phone rang, I answered and suddenly, spontaneously, burped really loudly. The interviewer hung up. FML
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
Today, I was at a job interview which seemed to be going well until the guy saw on my CV that I prefer they/them pronouns. Now, I’m not pushy about it, but he instantly lost interest and kept checking his phone to make sure he gave me my full 15 minutes; at minute 16 I was out the door. FML
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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NYM88 26
Did you at least photobomb it?
spatula232 25
And that's how they become a not-so-promising candidate
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Comments (105)
NYM88 26
Did you at least photobomb it?
EvilLittleMan 23
The mentioned or suggested photobomb should include a thumbs down.
MisterEx 28
Or a shredded C.V
nellbell414 13
Genius!!! #71
pinkster2014 25
OR.... I got nothin
spatula232 25
And that's how they become a not-so-promising candidate
katieemerr 15
That's society nowadays..
ShowMeKay 20
#83 No, it's really not. Most (normal-minded) people wouldn't pull this kind of stunt during an interview. That's why this story made it to FML. Too many "society these days" comments.
Agtthepw 21
Check his/her twitter: "failing my job interview! #jobless #thisawkwardmoment #selfie"
katieemerr 15
#86 I'm simply stating that it is more common nowadays for people to act like this. I may have been generalising but I can assure you I didn't mean to. I wouldn't dream of doing this at an interview! Society has become more relaxed when it comes to working, people are being forced in to job interviews and this leads to inappropriate behaviour not only such as this but in the work place (had the interviewee not taken the 'selfie', they may have got the job and caused havoc). I consider OP lucky that they were able to nip it in the bud :)
travelfreak 20
Their loss.
tweetypie 18
"But first, let me take a selfie"
ryanthecheeseguy 18
I knew that comment was coming.
lizzy_r_b_94 18
I honestly think that was possibly the worst "song" ever made. In fact I don't even think I would call It a "song"
zeemonster424 15
I didn't realize it was a real "song." I thought it was just some stupid thing my local radio station made. Ugh.
mattyiscool123 26
Miley Cyrus has better songs than that one.
Queenie2014 11
Oh God I wanted to kill myself after hearing that song!
music_is_life22 12
To say you want to kill yourself over a song, no matter how annoying, is a very irritating, melodramatic comment and quite offensive to anyone who has considered suicide as their only way out of serious problems, most of which are more severe than a stupid song.
carpedenoctem 9
Shut up, #96
fuckyourlifeOP 25
53, your profile picture fits your comment perfectly.
Deltaforce1 9
Why is your profile pic a murderer
ryanthecheeseguy 18
Thanks bogs
paigexox0 37
I wonder what was going through their head...they must have been pretty damn confident they'd get the job no matter what
spatula232 25
Or maybe just damn stupid?
laughmaster 9
Well, pre selfie they would've
91hayek 31
Nothing is my guess.
Bluebl4ze 16
I think the person already was sure of NOT getting the job. In such cases you behave as you wish, atleast I do B)
Yeshua_fml 19
Is that not a valued skill at your job?
deathfyre8 13
Ah, the age we live in
Wingless_Heart 9
It's weird because of the times we live in. It was weird from the very beginning. I don't think he would have done a 'selfie' a couple years ago.
lexa1love 16
It is rough, I went to a job interview in a nice suit. Girl sitting next to me was wearing yoga pants and a v neck shirt. I was surprised they still interviewed her. (Yes, this was for a professional job where business attire was expected.)
91hayek 31
#36 V-neck and Yoga pants? I guess we all know what assets she was trying to show for the job. Anything to get a leg up - I would say fair game but I'm guessing you're a girl too so you had to compete with that as well.
DSilver1988 15
The color around his profile pic is blue...
lexa1love 16
I am a girl, and I had much better assets to show off if I had chosen to. Was bad for her because our interviewer was a woman, I start tomorrow. :)
RedPillSucks 33
Not sure why #36 was thumbed down. That was probably the other persons assessment, that if she when in showing all her wares, she might have a leg up in the interview process. I'm not saying it's right, but we all know it happens.
91hayek 31
hey #61 really glad you got the job. It's sad when women try to undermine each other that way; but when the interviewers and bosses are women as well it's a level playing field again and its about what you know and your proficiency and competence instead of how you look. More professional women making those kind of decisions means more competent women employed overall.
jcast0627 9
"I'll answer your questions... but first, lemme take a selfie!"
ahsanmasood 4
I feel your pain. *hugs* Hopefully they won't breed and die out.
Rosebudx 32
"Abot tu make sum money ;D #hotenterviewer #heisn2me"
LeBoss2001 5
#tictactoe