Awkard Job Interviews

[iggyus]

OK guys I just had my first job interview and they of course threw in the good old "Why do you want to work at this company?" I didnt really know how to answer so I said "To gain experience and money, but the emphasis is on the experience". Do you guys think I screwed it up? If yes, what should I have said to him? He called me back for a second interview, is that a good sign? Thanks in advance. Also share a similar story of awkward or outright fail job interviews

 

[HardRockSamurai]

He called me back for a second interview, is that a good sign?

That depends on where you're applying, but generally, yes, it is a good sign.

 

[More Fun To Compute]

Second interview is a good sign, you have made it to level 3. I have no idea what the right answer is as some people might be more impressed by bullshit and flattery than honesty.

 

[Amnestic]

OK guys I just had my first job interview and they of course threw in the good old "Why do you want to work at this company?" I didnt really know how to answer so I said "To gain experience and money, but the emphasis is on the experience". Do you guys think I screwed it up? If yes, what should I have said to him? He called me back for a second interview, is that a good sign? Thanks in advance. Also share a similar story of awkward or outright fail job interviews

I dunno, at least you were honest. If the persondoing the interview had any experience of their own doing such things, they'll have seen you're nervous.

And yes, a second interview is a good sign.

Most awkward job interview I had was being interviewed by my best friend's mother. Oooh golly. She has a work face and a home face, I'll say that much.

 

[muckinscavitch]

haha, when I got hit with that question I replied with some verbal diarrhea about how I thought the company had very good employee relations and that that was a very good thing, making it a nice place to work. All she said was "I have never heard that before!"

 

[mechanixis]

Ugh, job interviews turn my stomach. Like More Fun To Compute said, most interviewers just want to make sure you can parrot the proper bullshit about what a great leader you are and how you believe standing still for too long is a theft of the company's time. Best Buy was the worst interview I'd ever had; they actually asked me for a story about how I had "overcome a setback to achieve a goal through personal perseverance in a position of leadership" or some idiocy like that. A lot of places won't even interview you unless you claim to be Saint Exemplartown - it's all very hypocritical and gut-turning and seems to send the message "we will only hire liars."

 

[Nigh Invulnerable]

How about awkward thread titles?

Sorry, the grammar-nazi in me couldn't be suppressed. However, getting a second interview is always a good thing. It means you made an impression and are likely qualified for whatever position. Honesty will usually get you pretty dang far.

 

[Puzzles]

A lot of interviews are just an exercise in your ability to make up BS on the spot. They ask things like "Explain a time when you used your creativity or innovativeness to solve a problem". The kind of stuff you can't prepare for.

I hate it.

 

[Amnestic]

A lot of interviews are just an exercise in your ability to make up BS on the spot. They ask things like "Explain a time when you used your creativity or innovativeness to solve a problem". The kind of stuff you can't prepare for.

I hate it.

You gotta wonder how much BS they're willing to put up with. Like, how outrageous of a lie could you tell before they stop you. "I needed to move a cow from one field to another, however my shephard dog was injured and my farm hand on holiday. To solve this issue, using the engine belt from my tractor and two large pieces of wood, I created a rudimentary slingshot. After angling the cow correctly, I let 'er rip and sent the bovine flying.

Sadly, I overshot slightly. On the plus side, my neighbours had a massive beef roast for dinner that evening."