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Friday, July 31, 2009

You Said WHAT???

So perhaps you’re feeling right now as though you made a gaffe in your last interview. Maybe you were nervous, or you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. If after reading some of the more benighted responses below and you still feel like you blew it, then I would suggest you visit our CANDIDATE SERVICES tab of our webpage immediately. Otherwise, take a moment to enjoy these very real interview answers below. No doubt, you’ll probably feel much better about your faux pas afterwards.

Why did you leave your last job?
"I have a problem with authority."

Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it.
"The resolution was we were both fired."

What are your hobbies and interests?
"Well, as you can see, I'm a young, virile man and I'm single -- if you ladies know what I'm saying.”

Why should we hire you for this particular position?
"I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time."

Do you have any further questions? (Here are the top 5 winners plus one more):
1) "Cross dressing isn't a problem is it?"
2) "If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?"
3)"What is your company's policy on Monday absences?"
4) "If this doesn't work out can I call you to go out sometime?"
5) "How big do the bonuses get once you make associate? I hear it's serious cash."
6) "If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?"


Why do you want to work for us?
"I saw the job posted on Twitter and thought, why not?"

What are your assets? (as in strengths)
"Well, I do own a bike."

What are your weaknesses?
"I get angry easily and went to jail for domestic violence. But that’s all in the past.”

Is there anything else I should know about you?
"You should probably know I mud wrestle on the weekends."

When can you start?
"I need to check with my wife on that one."

Use three adjectives to describe yourself.
"I hate questions like this."

Tell of a time you made a mistake and how you dealt with it.
"I stole some equipment from my old job, and I had to pay for its replacement."

Have you submitted your two weeks' notice to your current employer?
"What is two weeks' notice? I've never quit a job before, I've always been fired."

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