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Started by Rowland Croucher
Tue, 06 Apr 2004 10:32
Interviews
Author: Rowland Croucher
Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 10:32
Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 10:32
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Vice Presidents and personnel directors of the one hundred largest corporations were asked to describe their most unusual experience interviewing prospective employees. * A job applicant challenged the interviewer to an arm wrestle. * Interviewee wore a Walkman, explaining that she could listen to the interviewer and the music at the same time. * Candidate fell and broke arm during interview. * Candidate announced she hadn't had lunch and proceeded to eat a hamburger and french fries in the interviewers office. * Candidate explained that her long-term goal was to replace the interviewer. * Balding Candidate excused himself and returned to the office a few minutes later wearing a headpiece. * Applicant said if he was hired he would demonstrate his loyalty by having the corporate logo tattooed on his forearm. * Applicant interrupted interview to phone her therapist for advice on how to answer specific interview questions. * Candidate brought large dog to interview. * Applicant refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed standing up. * Candidate dozed off during interview. The employers were also asked to list the "most unusual" questions that have been asked by job candidates. * "What is it that you people do at this company?" * "What is the company motto?" * "Why aren't you in a more interesting business?" * "Why do you want references?" * "Do I have to dress for the next interview?" * "I know this is off the subject, but will you marry me?" * "Will the company move my rock collection from California to Maryland?" * "Does your health insurance cover pets?" * "Does your company have a policy regarding concealed weapons?" Shalom! Rowland Croucher http://www.pastornet.net.au/jmm/ 12,000+ articles
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