As an experienced interviewer I can attest to having observed the full spectrum of behaviours from the most amazingly gifted candidates right through to some who are somewhat "challenged"...here are some of my most memorable (and not necessarily in a good way) experiences...
Mid way through answering a question regarding her sales experience, the candidate paused and asked me what type of hosiery I was wearing. She then went on to notice that my hosiery, unlike hers, shiny. After a period a what seemed eternal silence, she said: "I'm not going to get this job am I - is it because I don't have shiny legs". At which point she extended her hand and attempted to stroke my leg. Surprisingly enough (and to her dismay) she was not shortlisted for the role.
Another candidate, when asked to provide a real life example of the best customer service that she had ever provided stated: "Well as you know I work in a restaurant and every time I spill a glass of wine on a patron - I always replace it. Every time."
I typically ask candidates whether they have any questions toward the end of the interview, on one particular occasion, the interviewee responded openly.."Like, how long do youse need to work before youse get free stuff 'n that?"
Interviewing candidates is a sobering experience; I hope and I know that by sharing these experiences you have a snapshot of what it's been like in my world...
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