Today, I had my first open job interview, which is when a group of applicants are interviewed together. I also found out that despite being great at one-on-one interviews, I will panic and make myself look like a complete moron when I'm part of a group. 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 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 my first interview in over a year. I panicked and passed out. 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, 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
Today, I went to my first ever job interview, in a totally stressed out state. The employer's first question was: "What's your name?" I forgot. 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 went to my first job interview. I didn't think I was doing too badly, until the interviewer said, "Wait a second, you're in high school?" I explained that the guy who'd called me had said that this wouldn't be a problem. I then watched as my interviewer left his desk to "deal" with him. 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 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 job interview. It went really well until I couldn't figure out how to open the slide door to get out of the room. FML
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Top comments
Redoxx_fml 22
"He panicked, he's the one we want." Imagine?
scarlett3diaz 24
Group interviews just suck...
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Comments (41)
Toolishing 22
Same
Redoxx_fml 22
Cool story bro
shay_serendipity 29
Ah, two lovely, creative, well-thought out comments are so fortunately on top. So sad to see a decline in originality and humor recently.
itsalanis 25
turtles
Mackade 18
Try again?
Redoxx_fml 22
That is how one gets a job
annas3 10
Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses OP. You'll get 'em next time!
tranced_ 45
"I work well with others. .. as long as they leave me the fck alone" :')
ohSNAPyall 27
I keep this in the footer of my resume.
Redoxx_fml 22
"He panicked, he's the one we want." Imagine?
Ms_ValS 27
I've interviewed people and I have to say, the most terrified ones are the ones we usually go for. If they can cry, even better.
turdoblast 21
as a UK graduate applying to grad schemes right now, i feel your fear dude, assessment centres are currently the bane of my existence. Just tell yourself "I will never see these people again after this" and just be really open and eager to answer! also standing in a confident stance helps you build confidence, something about the release of hormones. Don't stop trying, op! Something's out there for you!
ohSNAPyall 27
Grad schemin and dreamin.
Redoxx_fml 22
Don't stop believingggg
WCARlover 35
Lucky for you most interviews are one on one!
scarlett3diaz 24
Group interviews just suck...
itsalanis 25
I can understand the anxiety when it comes to group interviews. When I last participated in one, I heard the other applicants about their skills and experience. And, when comparing them to my own, I felt like I wouldn't get myself through to the interviewer. But, I can get the reasoning behind these group things. It's best to practice these scenarios with friends and family before the real thing happens. Best of luck to your future opportunities. c:
xx000o 27
So you didn't get this job, it gives you something to work on before your next interview.
Grayness_ 26
Just pretend they're not there and answer as fast as you can with good responses. Good luck next time tho.