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'This is ok isn't it': Job seekers hilarious interview screw up sparks a discussion that goes 'off the rails'

'This is ok isn't it': Job seekers hilarious interview screw up sparks a discussion that goes 'off the rails'

The job interview process is a tricky one. So much of it depends on the charade of weird social norms that it's really more of a performing art piece than an adequate way of vetting the performance of a candidate. There's so much research indicating that those who come across to recruiters as ‘confidant’ are more likely to be selected for a role, regardless of their actual experience or qualifications. We humans are so quick to judge others, consciously and subconsciously, based on minuscule am…
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They invited me for a first interview and it went awesome . . . I asked the next person in line why she rejected me and she hit me with this. (I have 8 years of experience as a technical writer)

'She didn't even look at my resume': Job applicant with eight years of relevant experience gets rejected by unqualified hiring manager

We love when an unqualified hiring manager tells you that you're unqualified!
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For context: set up an interview the previous day for 2 pm. Prospective employer called me at 3pm when I was unavailable. Rescheduled the interview for 2pm the next day and still did not call at the scheduled time.

'Do not contact me': Idiot interviewer misses job interview then tells candidate it's their fault, gets progressively more unhinged

What should you do if you miss a scheduled appointment? Apologize? No! That would be far too simple… Attempt to gaslight them into thinking it was actually their fault instead?.. Now you're thinking!
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I shocked an interviewer who was clearly on a power trip

'Let's save our time and end this interview:' Job candidate calls Recruiter Karen out on her rude behavior

It's remarkable how shocked Karens get when they get a taste of their own medicine.
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'Interview is at 10 [...] manager comes in at 10:10': Job-Seeker shows up to interview 5 minutes early, told they're not being interviewed because they were late, reports interviewer to manager

There are so many ways you can mess up a job interview — but who could ever anticipate being accused of being late by the late interviewer?
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What are subtle red flags at a job interview that say "working here would suck"?

'You'll be wearing many hats': 20+ Job Interview Red Flags You Might Be Missing

A job interview is a two-way street; as much as the company is seeing if they want to work with you, you're also deciding if you want to work for them. Unfortunately, there's a lot of smoke and mirrors involved with the traditional interview process. It's a performative experience in which both parties are attempting to seem desirable, neutral, and natural — revealing just enough without giving too much away. Most of us, who have been working for an appropriate length of time, have come across…
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Today I had my first “what the actual f***?” moment at a job interview

Remote Worker With Back Problems Gets Booted Out of Zoom Interview Mid-Sentence for Not Sitting at a Desk

This is a new level of savage ghosting from a potential employer.
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"If my work is that bad then it would be better for everyone if I quit"

'He's been telling me all year that I [...] wasn't good enough for my role': Employee quits for better job after boss threatened him all year

Here's a rare satisfying story about a horrible boss getting what he deserved!
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‘I’m a Latino Engineer and I Have to Use a Fake Name Just to Get Interviews’ - Grad Student Gets Repeatedly Rejected, Ends Up Taking Position As Janitor

‘I’m a Latino Engineer and I Have to Use a Fake Name Just to Get Interviews’ - Grad Student Gets Repeatedly Rejected, Ends Up Taking Position As Janitor

A Latino grad student took to Reddit to share his misfortune while job hunting and claims he began receiving interviews (only to get ghosted) when he modified his last name to sound less Latino. Serious job offers ensue in the comments.
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'I got fed up': Worker quits after being refused raise to match wage of new hires

This grocery store cashier was the workhorse of their manager's dwindling team; When their employer began running a promotion offering higher wages to fill vacant roles, the cashier asked for a raise which they were denied. They then found themselves training the new hires, who were making more than they were.
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Top Trending Times Bosses Were Called Out For Failing Their Employees

Top Trending Times Horrible Bosses Were Called Out For Failing Their Employees

As long as there are bosses, there will be times they fail you.
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'Bonjour homies': Boomers fail to entice young people with most ridiculous job posting

'Bonjour homies': Boomers fail to entice young people with most ridiculous job posting

I guess boomers really are desperate to find people who are willing to work for them.
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The Best Memes and Tweets for Your Corporate America Woes

The Best Memes and Tweets for Your Corporate America Woes

If you're having one of those "what am I doing with my life?" moments, you're very much not alone.
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Sassy Job Search Memes That Certainly Won't Pay the Bills

Sassy Job Search Memes That Certainly Won't Pay the Bills

This is my 20th interview, of course I have experience
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Nuked an interview because "no one wants to work anymore."

'Set the interview on fire and somehow got offered the job still': Guy calls out interviewer for lying on the job posting

This guy gave his potential employer the middle finger after he fed him the tired "Nobody wants to work anymore" line.
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Funniest Job Interview Memes for People Who’s Only Weakness Is That They’re a ‘Perfectionist'

Funniest Job Interview Memes for People Who’s Only Weakness Is That They’re a ‘Perfectionist'

Why would one admit to anything else.
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