Today, after a spate of bad ones, I was in another job interview trying my hardest to give a good impression. After answering a few questions, I realized to my horror that while I was talking I was swiveling my chair from left to right like a nervous child. 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, 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 had a panel job interview with 3 people. My nerves got the best of me, especially when they asked me about my weaknesses. I gave them an answer, but they kept bombarding me with additional follow-up questions that I couldn’t think of the answers to. It got so bad, I was reduced to tears. FML
Today, I had a job interview. As I walked in, I confidently shook the interviewer's hand, only to say, "I'm doing well, how are you?" before she'd even asked me how I was, or even said anything. The rest of the interview was pretty much a blur of awkwardness. FML
Today, I had an interview for a new position in my company. The head of HR decided to sit and I got so nervous that I just spouted gibberish for 45 minutes. Pretty sure I convinced her I’m not qualified for the position I’m currently in. FML
Today, I had a job interview. I have a nervous tendency to rub my foot against the bar under the table. After the interview, I noticed I had been rubbing my foot against the interviewer's leg. FML
Today, I went to an important job interview. I was really anxious but tried to soldier on anyway. When I was called in, my nerves got so bad that I reverted to speaking my second language. Not first, second. I'm pretty sure I'm not getting the job. FML
Today, I got so nervous that I actually peed my pants during a job interview. FML
Today, I had a job interview. I have a speech impediment and as much as I tried to keep it under control, it came out during the interview. I could tell the interviewers were trying to hold in their laughter. They ended the interview after 5 agonizing minutes, saying they’ll contact me. I left in tears. FML
Today, I was at a job interview and, just as I was about to answer a question, I suddenly got the worst case of hiccups. I tried to hold them in but ended up hiccuping in rhythm, making me sound like a malfunctioning robot. I spent the rest of the interview with a red face and no idea how to get my dignity back. FML
Today, I had a job interview that I really wanted to nail. Everything was great until the interviewer asked me why I left my last job. I meant to say, "I felt it was time for a new challenge," but instead I said, "I felt tired of pretending to care." The look on their face was priceless. Needless to say, but I don't think I'll get the job. FML
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ollie179 21
So what do you think your strengths are? WHEEE WHEEEEE!
Il_Maestro 6
That's their fault. Those damn swivel chairs are a lot of fun.
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Comments (74)
flashback.miss 28
At least you didn't forget your own name :/ but it is a funny image but understandable since you were nervous. Just explain it and move on. :)
Pmartin 5
Whose tounge is it?
lonkite101 14
If you just tell him your nervous he MIGHT understand :/
lonkite101 14
This is why people are out of work...,
elletex 8
Yes, thank you for your words of wisdom on the job market, O wise 13 year-old. You certainly must have a lot of experience in interviews.
lonkite101 14
Just cuz I'm 13 doesn't mean I can't say my point of view in the economy.
MuseFan1991 14
as long as you apologised and stopped id imagine the interviewer was understanding of nerves
LittleDevil01 4
who wouldn't?
pexy_fml 16
Me !!
luccmon 6
I would have challenged the interviewer to a game of who can spin the most times without touching the floor... And I woulda won that shit!!
janerose21 3
lol and if you win put that as a top skill in your CV !!
neppy 6
Your interviewer interviews people for jobs, they're probably used to candidates doing all sorts of weird things when they're nervous (fidgeting, etc). And it's their fault for giving you a swivel chair! Good luck on the job!
5HAD0W 4
I have a friend who is offered a job at almost every interview. When I asked what her secret was, she told me that she sees the situation in a different way. She gets a chance to talk about herself to someone who has no choice but to listen. Keep practicing!
Anonymousx3x 4
If that story is so horrible that it qualifies as an "eff my life" for you, then you have a beautiful life...
FlamingColor 30
We all do from time to time