Man 'blew job interview in five minutes' after falling for boss's simple task
08.05.2024 - 12:43
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A man's job interview went horribly wrong as he lost his chances in just 'five minutes' after walking into a trap unknowingly.
The challenging nature of preparing for a job interview can be daunting, with the crucial task of getting your potential responses spot on. It is indeed tricky to prepare yourself for all possible questions that could be thrown your way by a potential employer, while also ensuring you say precisely the right things.
However, it seems it's entirely feasible to jeopardise your chances even before the meat of the interview begins, as one man learned to his detriment. His opportunity to showcase his aptitudes was cut short when he was promptly rejected after mishandling his entrance into the premises.
The man had an unfortunate encounter with the receptionist upon arrival, leading to his instant removal from the pool of potential candidates, reports the Mirror.
Subsequently, the interviewer - who was also assessing his ability to respect and interact with other staff members gave advice to all jobseekers, saying that she was actually the hiring manager posing as a receptionist. On the Life Pro Tips forum on Reddit, she disclosed: "Today, a candidate blew his interview in the first 5 minutes after he entered the building. He was dismissive to the receptionist.
"She greeted him and he barely made eye contact. She tried to engage him in conversation. Again, no eye contact, and no interest in speaking with her. What the candidate did not realise was that the 'receptionist' was actually the hiring manager."
"She called him back to the conference room and explained how every single person on our team is valuable and worthy of respect. Due to his interaction with the 'receptionist', the hiring manager did not