Today, I went to a big job interview. Everything went well at first, with the interviewer being impressed by my CV. I was then interrogated over not having a Facebook account, and practically accused of being a criminal, because people without them "always have something to hide". FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had an important job interview at another company. I'd tried to keep it secret from everyone at work, so they wouldn't tell my boss, as I can't afford to get on his bad side yet. My mom posted on my Facebook wall, wishing me luck. I'm Facebook friends with most of my colleagues. FML
Today, I went to a big job interview. Eventually, the guy subtly enquired about my political beliefs. He seemed pretty laid-back and cool, so I told him, at which point he just chuckled and told me to leave. When I threatened to report him, he just said, "Who're they gonna believe, you or me?" 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 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 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 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, 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
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, during a job interview, the interviewer asked me to "tell me a little about myself." Nervous, I started with, "Well, I was born at a very young age…" I'm pretty sure I won’t get the job. FML
Today, a co-worker asked me if I have a Facebook account, and I said I do. I had to politely smile as he spent the next half hour insulting me for supposedly being glued to it 24/7, before claiming that it's all a CIA front to steal people's social security details. Why are nutjobs like this even alive? FML
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xNephilim 19
Well, what are you trying to hide? On a more serious note, if they're that suspicious, you might not want to work with them anyway.
iSpasticFantasti 14
Well, that sucks a tonne, Facebook is overrated anyway.
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missnuthin 10
it's actually not such a bad idea these days to have a "professional" facebook. build it like it's a profile on linked-in, or some other job search site. that and plenty of bosses like to believe they are clever by stalking their employees FB's. then again... some really stupid employees have been caught doing stupid shit on FB,,,
brooketrudeau99 0
After the shooting at the Batman movie premier there was a huge thing on the news about how people without Facebook are more likely to be anti social and end up killing people. Im assuming a lot of employers would prefer you had Facebook after seeing something that stupid... cuz you know everything you see on t.v. is real...
mongoose313 2
I feel your pain, its crazy the looks and amazement i get for not ever having a cultbook profile or ever using one.
Bebbo_fml 21
Ugh companies that demand to see a candidate's facebook page can face some serious legal privacy issues from FB if they get word on that. OP next time ask what is the relevancy for them to see an fb page - as in, how does it connect specifically to the job. They want to know your behaviour - then tell them you'd be happy to provide them with professional references who would be happy to discuss your work ethic directly. If they keep pushing for a fb page, then you might want to reconsider on working there as they are already proving to be distrusting on their part.
Maria_Obligacia 14
Yes, we hear a lot about these concerns from employers. As stupid as it sounds, many are harboring such attitudes nowadays, even if only a handful would tell the job candidate about it. I personally favor saying something like "I prefer separating my personal and professional lives" but obviously, some jobs are closed for you then. My thought though is - if they are that big of idiots, do you want to work for them?
Maria_Obligacia 14
agree about passwords. It should not be tolerated. I am sure, legislature is coming up to prohibit them from asking for passwords the same way they are prohibited to ask you about your family situation or religion.
TADspace 30
Another reason why I haven't deleted my facebook account yet. There are way too many news articles saying "People without facebook are psychopaths."
TcheQ 12
And if you don't get the job, write a letter to their boss or complaints department describing their unprofessional behaviour. Actually, you should do that anyway. Unless your job was for the social media industry
Ermahgerd 4
Well its either you have a life, or...Facebook...
xdaftpunkxloverx 10
Wow, that is weird and suspicious in itself. You don't want to work for them.