Today, I spent two hours filling out an online application and questionnaire for a potential employer. The application stated that there were no right or wrong answers and to answer truthfully. I was automatically rejected. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I started to fill out a job application online, with age being one of the first things I put in. After half an hour and 40 questions, I hit submit. I was then told that I wasn't old enough to apply. FML
Today, I was rejected by a company I applied to. When I was writing my application, I spent so much time on their website researching that the ads on my browser are almost all for their products. It's like getting rejected again with every click. FML
Today, I eagerly applied for a high-salary, fully supportive graduate program that I qualified for. There were 5 steps in the application process. I was turned down after the first one. FML
Today, I got a call from the only company that asked me to come in for an interview of the many applications I submitted. I answered it even though I was at my current job. My boss heard and chewed me out. The call was to cancel the interview since the position was filled. FML
Today, I found out that I didn't get a job because I failed the psychological analysis. It told me to answer each question and tell the truth. So I did. I asked my friend, who got the job, if she told the truth. She said no. Apparently you have to lie in order to get a job. Sorry for being honest. FML
Today, my job application for McDonald's was rejected. This is the second time. FML
Today, I went to a job interview. I never applied for the job, they'd sought me out, had a phone interview, and sent samples, all before the face-to-face interview. Turns out none of the people I met with had even read my resume or writing samples. I was told I might not be a good fit. FML
Today, I filled out an online application for a internship. I didn't have all the info I need to complete it, but it wouldn't let me leave anything blank so to move along I filled in crap answers. I pressed "Save". It sent my draft in. I now have to explain that "Jesus" isn't actually my reference. FML
Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML
Today, I got a call from a potential employer. They spent five minutes explaining job duties and I listened with anticipation. Then they spent five minutes explaining why I wasn't the right person for the job. FML
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ferrettamer 6
There are no right or wrong answers, but they are looking for somebody to work for them. So if the question was "Do you drink?" and you put "Yes, even while driving" the answer is not wrong, but you won't get the job :/
Guy247bp2 1
If at first you don't succeed, you aren't Chuck Norris.
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Comments (105)
Amrel 10
Now you know whats right and wrong
AxJxA 14
I've learned from my business class that there are wrong answers for applications. Like if they ask for your weaknesses you put "I'm a perfectionist." Otherwise the chance of you getting hired is lowered.
Zebedeee 3
16 Do not use 'I'm a perfectionist' as your weakness. Every employer has heard that a million times from every applicant with internet access. It makes you look like a moron.
perdix 31
I tell them, "I lie a lot," and then add others. They don't know what to believe.
ImaginaryFoe 1
So true, Zeb, but it sucks because that *is* my biggest weakness. I'll have to dig deep to find another flaw in my character; it won't be easy. Hmmm, "I'm too modest"?
constipatedlady 0
You're right. You say some minor flaw then tell the emoployer what you do to ensure that this flaw does not affect productivity or bother coworkers. That shows that you're self aware and dedicated to learning and improvement. How dumb are these people?
ICATiger 13
Hmmm have I ever raped a child..... (Ticks yes box)
TalkingTowelTim 0
Don't be sad, you did the impossible! You beat the system!
ohsnapitsdye 3
Eh.. You were prob to good for that job anyways.
ICATiger 13
Internet Y U lie!!!!
TipsyHobo 7
Those applications are meant to find the best liars. o.o Everyone knows this.
upyourzlolz 11
Well, you shouldn't have put the details of how many sexual charges you have.
hateevryone 15
keep trying.
ashesofempires04 7
Corporate questionnaires do have right and wrong answers. They tell you otherwise to sort the idiots from the smart people, the yes men from the smart people, and then they hire the yes men. It doesn't always work, but it clearly got the better of you.