Today, I was declined a sales position at a local store. As I headed out, I heard the interviewer telling a colleague, "Christ. That kid had less charisma than Microsoft Sam." 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 was interviewed by a WalMart employee for a position in their pharmacy. I didn't get the job. I was more qualified than the woman who gave me the interview. FML
Today, my application for a holiday role at a department store was declined because I was "not as qualified as some other candidates." I worked this exact same job at this exact same store last year. 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
Today, I had a job interview. The moment I walked into the room, the interviewer said, "OK, I will interview you, but there is no way I'm hiring you." FML
Today, I went into a store for an interview. I've had several places wanting to talk to me and this job was a lot lower paying. I got a little cocky and when offered the job, I said I wanted some time to finish my other interviews first and see what my options were. The manager then took back his offer. FML
Today, I walked out of a job interview feeling confident because I'd really hit it off with the interviewer. He called me an hour later to tell me that I didn't get the job, since he was afraid we'd "get along too well and never get any work done." FML
Today, I applied for a job at a local store. As I walked out the door, I heard the manager read it out loud and everybody else laugh. FML
Today, I went to a job interview. It was my last shot of getting a job before my savings run dry. It all went well until I was asked why I wanted to join the company. I got flustered and stuttered, "Because I um, I like money?" The guy gave me the most insincere "We'll be in touch." ever. FML
Today, I went in for an interview at my dream job. When I walked in, I got a dirty look from the front desk secretary. Turns out, the guy interviewing me was from a dating website I'm on. I'd rejected him and told him to get a life. FML
Today, in this horrible job market, I finally got an interview with a dream company. But like the dumbass I am, I mentioned my baby in the interview and got the "look" from the interviewer. Bye bye yet another job. FML
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wanted_2_want 40
So you know for next time: Most sales people have a combination of 5% knowledge and 95% bullshit, and a big smile while doing their pitch.
Mathalamus 25
Sounds about right. You need a lot of diplomatic skills to bullshit your way through. And the ability to smile. And take a lot of abuse without exploding.
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Comments (19)
danman27 15
In a way, this is good. Now you know what exactly is your problem.
Idiotskillme 20
If you've ever watched Arby n the Chief on youtube you'll know that Microsoft Sam has a very "charming" personality
wutman 7
Perhaps you should reevaluate your goals. If you did bad enough for them to say such a thing, maybe being a salesperspn is not the right job for your level of charisma. When creating your next character, be sure to put more points into that.
EagleSonOfEagle 11
If this is truly what you want to do, then you should attend a few seminars, take classes, do something to learn the skills a bit more than you already have. After that, practice, practice, practice. You can never practice your sales pitch too much. Do it in front of a mirror, take notes, do it in front of friends or relatives and ask for input. And remember, an interview is just a sales pitch where you are selling yourself and your skills (Not like a street corner businesswoman, but it may feel like it sometimes).
Headcrab 29
Being a salesperson isn't about knowing what you speak off, it's about sounding like you do, and sounding good doing it.
Ricrad 11
Man, that must've been a real kick in the crowsnest.