What is your worst job interview experience?

Question

I had plenty. Honestly, I never worked in a real job before; just did promotions and similar stuff. When I had to make an interview for the best position ever in a very reputed company, my nerves betrayed me. I mumbled too much, didn't respond well to questions, and said things I realized I shouldn't have said. I even performed low on a test put forward by one of the companies I applied for which was about media statistical information. The position was for OMD. The annoying part is that the test was for 30 min. and it involved a lot of thinking, not to mention that the lady who spoke to me on the phone a day earlier regarding the position told me that I will be having a math test - math test? how vague can that be! If I show you my math subjects' grades in college you would be suprised because I scored A's in all of them. My overall GPA was 3.76 by the way. Do you think I still can have a chance finding a good job in the future?

Answer 1

I had a terrible interview once. Got home, rang the employment agency and said I'd done really poorly. He said he'd speak to the interviewer and try to sort things out. He rang back 10 minutes later to offer me the job! Seems I didn't do as badly as I thought.

My worst interview was over the phone with someone who knew nothing about the job but who detected I knew a lot more than she did. You can probably guess the result of that one.

As for the math test, it is designed for a specific job. I used to work for Paychex and they give a really tough math test, based on what you need to be able to do in your head when talking to clients on the phone. There is no way you can prepare for that. All you can do is hope that your A's in college translate to being able to do math in the real world. They are two totally different things by the way!

All you can do is be yourself. Your grades will speak for themselves, but so will the grades of dozens of other people applying for the same job. If you are just yourself, let your true personality out. You may have a few failures at interviews, but something will turn up. Someone will recognize that your personality is right for their business.

Even though you have a good GPA, remember that a "good" job only comes about through learning on-the-job skills. College and internships can only do so much.

Answer 2

Sure you have a good chance. I always believe that when one option goes south - a better one is waiting on the surface.

I had a horrible interview once - my allergies were bothering me so I took a Benadryl prior to the interview - to this day the entire interview is a blur to me. I know I mumbled some junk, it took a lot of energy to stay awake an essentially I was like a walking zombie.

I didn't get the job at that company but lo and behold a few months later I snagged a better job with a national firm with better perks and opps.

Answer 3

Mine was when I was living in Dallas. An awesome opportunity came up in a small town about 50 miles south of Dallas. The money was worth the drive, so I went for the interview. I was dressed very well, my hair was done, I looked great. My qualifications were above and beyond what the company wanted. The lady who interviewed me was in her mid 50's and dressed poorly. She comented that my shirt was untucked and I politely pointed out that it was made to be worn out. Then she made comment of my tongue ring. Why she was all up in my mouth, I don't know. I didn't get the job since she never even let me tell her of my experience or qualifications. It was total crap. I was so mad!

Answer 4

6 years ago, I was lookign for job. I didn't have a cell phone that time, and my best friend lend me his since I was visiting him before the interview and he ask me to use his cell to call his office after interview. and I didn't know how to turn it off. of course the phone was ringing during the whole interview. another one is after a interview, some one walked me out, and I opened a door and realized I am in stairway on 20th follor, that door was closed and I had to walk down all 20 follors.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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My worst was when I was pregnant and it was clear they were not gonna take me regardless of my performance. Fighting would be very exhausting, so I let it go.

Answer 7

I had a 11 AM job interview on Sept 11th at the World Trade Center. If my interview was any eariler, I would have been dead!

Answer 8

I was a senior in college, going to school roughly three hours from home. The interviewer looks at my resume and says "Oh you are an undergraduate student?". I respond "Yes, I will graduate in May". She then says "Sorry, we are looking for someone with an MBA. Thanks for coming".

So I spent six hours traveling for a two minute interview.