Today, I've learned that when in a job interview at a Japanese company, the words, "Now we would like you to undertake a small Japanese test to check your Japanese level" actually means, "We would like you to gather all your hopes and dreams of you ever working for us, and let them die." FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, while waiting for a job interview, a woman sat down next to me and asked if I was here for the job too. Thinking she was also an applicant, I tried to demoralise her, and said the job was going to be a complete joke. With that, she stood up and said, "Do you still want to go into my office?" She was the interviewer. 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, 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, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. 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 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 finally got an interview with my dream company. Everything went perfectly until the interviewer asked if I had any questions. I tried to say, "What do you enjoy most about working here?" Instead, I somehow asked, "Why do you still work here?" 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
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
Today, after months of unemployment, I got an interview. It went great until the recruiter asked if I had questions. Trying to sound thoughtful, I asked, "What do employees dislike most about working here?" The recruiter laughed and said, "That's a unique way to phrase that." I spent the rest of the interview wondering why my brain chose violence at the worst possible moment. FML
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sasquatchius 3
If they didn't specify before the interview that you need to know Japanese for the role then that indicates that they're not a good company to work for. That or they designed the interview specifically for one person, Regardless, every interview is a chance, take enough and one will favour you, chin up my friend.
WeirdUS 30
Since it is a Japanese company when did you think you wouldn't have to understand Japanese? Especially interviewing for I'm guessing a potential position that might involve Japanese clients?
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sasquatchius 3
If they didn't specify before the interview that you need to know Japanese for the role then that indicates that they're not a good company to work for. That or they designed the interview specifically for one person, Regardless, every interview is a chance, take enough and one will favour you, chin up my friend.
RedPillSucks 33
Honestly, though. you're in Japan. you might expect to need to speak Japanese unless explicitly told that it's not needed.
WeirdUS 30
Since it is a Japanese company when did you think you wouldn't have to understand Japanese? Especially interviewing for I'm guessing a potential position that might involve Japanese clients?
Pixiewolfe 46
OP may have studied to pass N5 or even higher (Japanese proficiency test) but trying to memorise more than two thousand kanji and know the meaning of kanji in certain situations is hard, especially if they were not expecting it!
Pixiewolfe 46
OP may have studied to pass N5 or even higher (Japanese proficiency test) but trying to memorise more than two thousand kanji and know the meaning of kanji in certain situations is hard, especially if they were not expecting it!
Zanquis 22
Worked for multiple Japanese companies, never had to learn a word English
Zanquis 22
Japanese I meant , got distracted mid post ?
acmariner99 25
If it is a Japanese company and you are in Japan, then I'm not surprised.
RichardPencil 32
Why are you applying for a job if you are worried if your Japanese in inadequate? Study more.
swervelol 28
I mean it's probably for the best OP if they gave you the job and then threw you into a bunch of Japanese concepts you couldn't understand it would be horrible. You should ask them to keep you in their records and try learning some more!
nider 19
Sounds like you're applying for Nintendo
Manual_Manoosy 21
Kondo wa nihongo no ko tesuto o ukete, anata no Nihon no reberu o chekku shite kudasai.