Everyone has a story about the job interview that went tragically wrong – you called the interviewer Bob and his name was Bill [Tweet This], you went to the wrong building making you late for the interview, you got the time wrong, your zipper was down and your shirt tail was peaking out through the entire interview. Well CBS News recently posted the 10 Strangest Job Fails and Readers Digest has Funny Interviews: Meet the Dumbest Applicants – these should make you feel better about whatever your #FAIL might have been.
You shouldn’t bring anyone with you to an interview. Not a parent, spouse or pet (someone brought a cockatiel on their shoulder).
Here are our favourites:
Taking all the candy from the employer’s dish
A candidate dumped the entire dish of candy in her pocket. Not sure if this was before the interview or if it went so poorly that she grabbed it all on the way out knowing she wasn’t getting the job!
Calling home during the interview
I think it goes without saying you shouldn’t answer your phone during an interview; your phone shouldn’t even be on! [Tweet This] One candidate called home to ask his wife what was for dinner!
Hitting on the interviewer
No matter how strong the attraction is or how many sparks may fly; you should never hit on the interviewer. It will definitely limit your chances at landing the job. However if you decide it is worth it to throw away the opportunity for true love then that is a different story!
Sharing too much
One candidate told the interviewer he lost his last job because of an affair with a co-worker. I think the first bit of advice is to avoid the affair and second would be not to share that in the interview.
Brought an impatient friend
You shouldn’t bring anyone with you to an interview. Not a parent, spouse or pet (someone brought a cockatiel on their shoulder) [Tweet This]. If someone does accompany you it is best to have him or her wait offsite somewhere for you to finish. One candidate brought a friend who kept asking when the interview would be finished!
Conducting personal hygiene
A candidate started clipping their nails in an interview, something that should only be done in the comforts of your own home! That also goes for flossing, tweezing and applying make-up!
If you have an interview coming up and need some help to avoid a #FAIL take a look at some of our earlier posts for tips, support and ideas: