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One time I slept in and missed an interview. It was for an internal placement in a different group within the same company. I called the hiring manager, told her I unfortunately was "ill" and could not call earlier. She sounded very angry on the phone and said, "Your interview was arranged by So-and-so in HR? GO THROUGH HER." and hung up.
I figured, I dodged a bullet with that one
My friend who worked in my group said I discovered a new way to check out potential employers: don't show up for the interview and see how they react.
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Originally Posted by Larry Siegel
I was asked if I had sex with the Secretary of Commerce (google her). There is a reason why the question was not completely crazy, but it was illegal, and I didn't answer it.
Should have told them no because Bill Clinton's definition sounded correct to you.
I had an offer withdrawn because I "asked too many questions about benefits". Maybe it's because they couldn't give me a straight answer?
Years ago, I was interviewing for a job about four hours away from Cleveland, where I lived at the time. The manager asked me if I had a boyfriend in Cleveland that I'd regret moving away from.
Circle K had offered me a position in one of their gas stations. I was asked if I would be willing to learn how to fill the ICEE machine. I was like: Heck No!!!
I had a very brief interview with a partner at a Boston law firm who thanked me for coming in, but told me he prefers to hire female associates. I'm not female.
I was working for a state government agency and I applied for a transfer to a different department of the same agency. I liked the job I had, but I thought I might like the work that the other department did a bit more.
I was in my mid-50's at the time. When I had the interview, the person interviewing me told me (and I am not making this up), "Actually we're looking for someone younger."
Of course that's illegal but I didn't want to jeopardize the job I already had, so I just said, "OK then," and walked away.
I.ve had interviews that went waaayyyy off topic. Rambling about this and that to where I had to reel the interviewer back to the present. In both cases I suspected they did this to keep me from asking questions about performance reviews, job up-mobility, career trajectory and understanding of the job duties. And I was right. Sure enough, the boss had a side business she wanted me to run as well: soon I was running her silly side business rather than the prestigious original business.
Being currently single I willingly let that be known to show I am available for OT anytime and that my career is #1 in my life. I use the info to my advantage in hopes it would set me apart from someone who needs to be home at 3:00 sharp to let the kids in.
although this has not been my experience, job seekers often say that the craziest thing interviewers say to them now is, "when can you start?"
ahahahaaha......
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