"Did the interviewer really just say that???" (interviewing, references, work)
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In the 80's I picked up an application for a local city that asked if you were a homosexual and gave you a "yes" or "no" block to check. Unbelievable, even in the 80's.
I've been asked before on interviews about my sexuality. I've also had one person claim I was the opposite sex. It was surreal.
Ever had a job interview where the interviewer says something that makes you think WTF? I had one where the interviewer mentioned that the employee I'd be replacing left for a job that pays twice as much for the same role.
I'd consider that a lucky break! You now have a bit of inside information that could come in handy when salary negotiations begin, should you be offered the job.
I had someone drop the F-bomb while he was interviewing me. I also noticed that when he opened the office fridge, there was beer in it. I took the job because I needed it at the time but I didn't stick around for long.
I had someone drop the F-bomb while he was interviewing me. I also noticed that when he opened the office fridge, there was beer in it. I took the job because I needed it at the time but I didn't stick around for long.
Did he share his beer? That's the important thing.
I interviewed at a law firm and they said they were ready to make me an offer but needed to have me confirm that it would be ok with me to have a boss who yelled at me and used profanity at me. I said no it would not. Clearly people had left the position because of that. Definitely dodged a bullet.
I interviewed at a law firm and they said they were ready to make me an offer but needed to have me confirm that it would be ok with me to have a boss who yelled at me and used profanity at me. I said no it would not. Clearly people had left the position because of that.
Ugh, seriously? How did the interviewer react when you said no?
Ugh, seriously? How did the interviewer react when you said no?
They looked not surprised, and somewhat embarassed. I think they had to tell people up front because probably people had left that position because of it. I sort of felt sorry for people that worked there.
Another interview at a physics department they made me an offer but said I needed to know up front that it was the branch of physics that studies and researches matter reactions at extreme conditions ("bombs and blowing stuff up"), that all their funding comes from industry whose sole purpose is to build weapons to be used purely for killing and destruction.
I appreciated their transparency and being forthright in telling prospective employees this. It felt very ethical. It got me thinking about and defining for myself what I would or would not do in terms of personal ethical standards. The offer was tempting because it was at a time where there were many layoffs and job cutbacks and loss of funding. The director was frank and respectful in recognizing that there are people who would choose not to support that type of work.
Yep. "can you swing a hammer?" (not a job requirement)
My answer "I'm not a carpenter but I can pitch in where needed"
"But (I could almost feel the *wink wink* over the phone line) can you swing a hammer?"
I had no idea how to answer but, looking back, could have said "I just finished a roofing project with my significant other".
It just threw me. The job wasn't meant to be mine.
Ever had a job interview where the interviewer says something that makes you think WTF? I had one where the interviewer mentioned that the employee I'd be replacing left for a job that pays twice as much for the same role.
Yes...lol.
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