Interviewers from hell

Lando Griffin · 01-08-2012 04:13PM #1

Just reminiscing back in the day when jobs were 2 a penny going for an interview for a job.
I had got wind that the company were not great to work for, crap money and a hierarchy of management that got more stuck their bums the higher the went up.
Anyway with a job already and broadening my horizons I decided that if anything I needed to brush up on my interview technique.
In I went and went through all the formalities interviewed by three la de da’s.
It was painful all they went on about was how great they were in a brilliant company.
The asked a few questions and at this stage was only really interested in the busty brunette behind the desk.
Then one of the male interviewers asked, “What are you like working under pressure”
I face palmed myself, pulled a box of fags from my pocket and declared “Jesus, I wasn’t expecting that question, I’ll have to go for a smoke and think about it” up I got and walked out.
Have you ever made a hames of an interview?

Knex* · 01-08-2012 04:23PM

I don't even know where to begin. So much AH ammunition in this thread.

Gone Drinking · 01-08-2012 04:25PM

Knex. wrote: »

I don't even know where to being. So much AH ammunition in this thread.

Just being at the start and take it from there..

Knex* · 01-08-2012 04:28PM

Gone Drinking wrote: »

Just being at the start and take it from there..

Dammit, too late with my edit

Boombastic · 01-08-2012 04:33PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

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I face palmed myself, pulled a box of fags from my pocket and declared “Jesus, I wasn’t expecting that question, I’ll have to go for a smoke and think about it” up I got and walked out.
Have you ever made a hames of an interview?

Was it before or after your smoke they made you fill out the form?

keith16 · 01-08-2012 04:39PM

Bit rich of you to accuse someone of being stuck up.

Bad Panda · 01-08-2012 04:47PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Anyway with a job already and broadening my horizons

I face palmed myself, pulled a box of fags from my pocket and declared “Jesus, I wasn’t expecting that question, I’ll have to go for a smoke and think about it” up I got and walked out.

You failed.

Sounds like the only thing that was broadened was your degree of narcissism.

Mr. Manager · 01-08-2012 04:47PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Then one of the male interviewers asked, “What are you like working under pressure”
I face palmed myself, pulled a box of fags from my pocket and declared “Jesus, I wasn’t expecting that question, I’ll have to go for a smoke and think about it” up I got and walked out.

I'm willing to bet my months wage, my dogs and my girlfriend that this didn't happen.

Maybe in your head keyboard warrior man, maybe in your head.

krudler · 01-08-2012 04:50PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

Just reminiscing back in the day when jobs were 2 a penny going for an interview for a job.
I had got wind that the company were not great to work for, crap money and a hierarchy of management that got more stuck their bums the higher the went up.
Anyway with a job already and broadening my horizons I decided that if anything I needed to brush up on my interview technique.
In I went and went through all the formalities interviewed by three la de da’s.
It was painful all they went on about was how great they were in a brilliant company.
The asked a few questions and at this stage was only really interested in the busty brunette behind the desk.
Then one of the male interviewers asked, “What are you like working under pressure”
I face palmed myself, pulled a box of fags from my pocket and declared “Jesus, I wasn’t expecting that question, I’ll have to go for a smoke and think about it” up I got and walked out.
Have you ever made a hames of an interview?

No you didn't.

BraziliaNZ · 01-08-2012 04:54PM

I bet it was awkward when you got to the door and had to go back and ask one of them to buzz you out sheepishly

--Kaiser-- · 01-08-2012 04:56PM

krudler wrote: »

No you didn't.

http://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/2010/12/12/e07ea09e-f42f-41ad-be28-fe407b74033b.jpg

AnonoBoy · 01-08-2012 04:57PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

It was painful all they went on about was how great they were in a brilliant company.

As opposed to normal interviews where people say how sh*t the company is and try to put you off working there?

Diapason · 01-08-2012 04:58PM

Lando Griffin wrote: »

if anything I needed to brush up on my interview technique.

Can't imagine why you'd think that.

Caveman1 · 01-08-2012 04:59PM

Was that for the job in the potato factory making WAFFLES

Flaker · 01-08-2012 04:59PM

I was unemployed for a short period of time about 8-9 years ago and applied for a ****ty office job in a company just across the border. I've since learned they are awful to work for (don't pay anything for extra time worked, yet expect you to work over your time regularly to get orders completed; make you leave your mobile home at home/in your car etc.etc.).

Anyway, like I said, an office job which I could have done with my eyes closed. The closing date had been really tight to when I saw the job so I typed up a revamped CV and stuck it in the post and thought I'd spell checked the whole thing....Wrong!

Then I got called for interview. They were really difficult in the interview, trying to catch me out at every turn and I don't mind telling you it was awful. It was pretty obvious they had no intention of offering me the job after the first couple of minutes. They even told me I wasn't really what they were looking for! Why bloody call me for interview then?!!

I have an english degree and put in some waffle about good literacy and spelling skills. So one of the guys picked up on this.

Him: "So you've good spelling skills?"

Me: "Yes, I think so"

Him: "You've spelled 'education' wrong" (I put an extra "a" in for some reason.

Me: "Have I? Gosh I'm sorry. I was rushing to get my application in as I would really love to work for this company (bluffing) and that must have slipped through the crackS. Sorry again."

Him: "Well can you spell it for me now? That should be easy for some-one with a so called english degree"

At this stage I had had enough, he was just trying to humiliate me! So I said yes and and spelled it for him then said "I can also spell 'prick' - P.R.I.C.K." and walked out of the interview.

I wish I'd waited long enough to see his face but I literally ran out the door. Then burst into tears.....

Hande hoche! · 01-08-2012 05:01PM

Flaker wrote: »

I was unemployed ofr a short period of time about 8-9 years ago and applied for a ****ty office job in a company just across the border. I've since learned they are awful to work for (don't pay anything for extra time worked yet expect you to work over your time regularly to get orders completed, make you leave your mobile home at home/in your car etc.etc.).

Anyway, like I said an office job which I could have done with my eyes closed. The closing date had been really tight to when I saw the job so I typed up a revamped CV and stuck it in the post and thought I'd spell checked the whole thing....Then I got called for interview.

They were really difficult in the interview, trying to catch me out at every turn and I don't mind telling you it was awful. It was pretty obvious they had no intention of offering me the job after the first couple of minutes. They even told me I wasn't really what they were looking for! Why bloody call me for interview then?!!

I have an english degree and put in some waffle about good lieracy and spelling skills. So one of the guys picked up on this.

Him: "So you've good spelling skills?"

Me: "Yes, I think so"

Him: "You've spelled 'education' wrong" (I put an extra "a" in for some reason.

Me: "Have I? Gosh I'm sorry. I was rushing to get my application in as I would really love to work for this company (bluffing) and that must have slipped through the crackS. Sorry again."

Him: "Well can you spell it for me now? That should be easy for some-one with a so called english degree"

At this stage I had had enough, he was just trying to humiliate me! So I said yes and and spelled it for him then said "I can also spell 'prick' - P.R.I.C.K." and walked out of the interview.

I wish I'd waited long enough to see his face but I literally ran out the door. Then burst into tears.....

Did you then go for a smoke?

ejmaztec · 01-08-2012 05:01PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

As opposed to normal interviews where people say how sh*t the company is and try to put you off working there?

They do that when they've already got their cousin starting the following Monday.:(

canonball5 · 01-08-2012 05:02PM

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

I'm willing to bet my months wage, my dogs and my girlfriend that this didn't happen.

Maybe in your head keyboard warrior man, maybe in your head.

We all know that's a lie

Rabies · 01-08-2012 05:02PM

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

I'm willing to bet my months wage, my dogs and my girlfriend that this didn't happen.

Maybe in your head keyboard warrior man, maybe in your head.

Your dogs get paid?

AnonoBoy · 01-08-2012 05:04PM

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Did you then go for a smoke?

He probably did, after he banged the busty brunette.

Am I right?

WHAAAMMM!!!

Get in there my son!

(and other such machismo laden exclamations)

Flaker · 01-08-2012 05:07PM

Hande hoche! wrote: »

Did you then go for a smoke?

Yeah.

Mr. Manager · 01-08-2012 05:08PM

Flaker wrote: »

At this stage I had had enough, he was just trying to humiliate me! So I said yes and and spelled it for him then said "I can also spell 'prick' - P.R.I.C.K." and walked out of the interview.

Why do people feel the need to make up stories like this? None of us know you so we'll never actually high five you but if it makes you feel better, have this - Hi 5

3rdDegree · 01-08-2012 05:08PM

A friend of mine went for an interview and one of the things the young interviewer said to her was "for someone with so many sports listed as interests on your CV, you don't look very fit".

Flaker · 01-08-2012 05:09PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

He probably did, after he banged the busty brunette.

Am I right?

WHAAAMMM!!!

Get in there my son!

(and other such machismo laden exclamations)

I'm a female but I do have a thing for busty brunettes. And his man boobs were very impressive.

Flaker · 01-08-2012 05:10PM

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

Why do people feel the need to make up stories like this? None of us know you so we'll never actually high five you but if it makes you feel better, have this - Hi 5

I nearly hyperventilated afterwards if that makes you feel any better.

Man don't be jealous cos you didn't do it....

dlofnep · 01-08-2012 05:13PM

Interviews are a serious exercise in bullshít. Someone with an over inflated sense of importance trying to determine whether or not you're good enough for their shíte job that even a monkey could do.

yeppydeppy · 01-08-2012 05:16PM

Op, how can you be that drunk this early? I haven't even left the office yet.

AnonoBoy · 01-08-2012 05:19PM

Flaker wrote: »

I'm a female but I do have a thing for busty brunettes. And his man boobs were very impressive.

I've become confused and was referring to the OP.

Can you spell 'Apologies'?

ejmaztec · 01-08-2012 05:24PM

There wasn't an interview for a job I applied for once, instead I was handed a multiple choice psychological profiling test paper that had to be sent off to the compilers for assessment.

A week or so later, the boss of the firm rang me to tell me that I was neither homicidal nor homosexual, and asked me when I wanted to start the job. He didn't realise that I'd managed to cover up my homicidal tendencies by fudging a few answers.

Eoin · 01-08-2012 05:32PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

As opposed to normal interviews where people say how sh*t the company is and try to put you off working there?

Some interviewers just don't bother trying to sell the company to the candidate. Interviews should be a 2 way thing, especially when you're trying to recruit for a role that's hard to fill.

AnonoBoy · 01-08-2012 05:41PM

Eoin wrote: »

Some interviewers just don't bother trying to sell the company to the candidate. Interviews should be a 2 way thing, especially when you're trying to recruit for a role that's hard to fill.

I've 1 interview in my life I think.

I dunno how they work.

Sure I'm lucky I can tie my laces in the morning.

Interviewers from hell

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