Weird things said in job interviews
CareerBuilder and CNN recently published the 43 weirdest things said in job interviews. If you've interviewed many people yourself, what are some funny responses you've heard?
We've sure heard our fair share of odd comments around here, too. The JobsBloggers will chime in with our war stories, too. And a few of our favorites from CareerBuilder and CNN's list after the jump.
Do you have any questions?
"So, how much do they pay you for doing these interviews?"
"If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?"
Why are you looking for a job?
"My parents told me I need to get a job so that is why I'm here."
Why do you want to work for us?
"Just for the benefits."
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."
Random:
"May I have a cup of coffee? I think I may still be a little drunk from last night."
8 Comments
Sandi said:
The following is what I witnessed while assisting my previous employeer with open interviews:
Q - Tell me about your goals in life
A - I need to get my grown man on.
Q - Tell me about your goals in life
A - I feel that my personal and professional goals are none of your business. I want a job, not a therapist.
Q - What made you decide to apply with us today?
A - I want to show my boyfriend what a worthless piece of **** he is and that I really dont need him. Please hire me!
Q - Tell me about a time where you went above and beyond to help someone else.
A - My mom made me stay home and babysit my brother. I didn't want to but i was forced to go above and beyond to help her.
Q - Any questions for me before we wrap this up?
A - Yeah, i've heard the boss is a major b***h. Is that true?
Jobs said:
Haha I love the coffee and drunk one! I dont think that would fly for any MS jobs.
Mile Long Advertising said:
"If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?"
Haha, that's so random! I would love to have seen the interviewers faces as these were said.
i wonder if any of them got the job!!
Fresher Jobs said:
"Just for the benefits." is actually very True.
Interesting Read !!
Greg Bulmash said:
Considering Microsoft's benefits, some people might apply there just for the "bennies".
Of course, my faves are from my own personal urban legend (I got fed up with the process 12 years ago, wrote a joke, and it's been circulated as a "real job application" ever since).
LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle-management hostility.
SALARY: Less than I'm worth.
MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: My incredible collection of stolen pens and post-it notes.
DO YOU HAVE A CAR?: I think the more appropriate question here would be "do you have a car that runs?"
HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?: I may already be a winner of the Publishers Clearinghouse Sweepstakes.
DO YOU SMOKE?: Only when set on fire.
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?: Living in Bimini with a fabulously wealthy supermodel who thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing that now.
Weird things said in job interviews: Part 2 said:
CNN and CareerBuilder recently published a list of the 43 weirdest things said in job interviews , and we asked for your stories . We also asked our JobsBloggers. Here is Anne's answer. My best stories are from interviewees for our high school internship
Weird things said in job interviews Part 3 said:
CNN and CareerBuilder recently published a list of the 43 weirdest things said in job interviews , and we asked for your stories . We also asked our JobsBloggers. Here is Lisa's answer. I actually had to think hard about this one because I block those
Weird things said in job interviews Part 4 said:
CNN and CareerBuilder recently published a list of the 43 weirdest things said in job interviews , and we asked for your stories . We also asked our JobsBloggers. Here is Matt's answer. I knew this interview was going to be a memorable one when I picked