Job Interview Gaffs: Actual Responses to Interview Questions
Hiring managers were asked by CareerBuilder to share the wildest things they have heard from applicants in interviews. Here are a few of their responses. They are actual responses managers received-not imaginary. While they may bring a laugh or eye-roll to you, the lesson is to avoid such responses when YOU are in the "hot seat".
Interview question: Why did you leave your last job?
Response: "I have a problem with authority."
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Q: Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it.
R: "The resolution was we were both fired."
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Q: Why should we hire you?
R: "I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time."
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Q: Do you have any questions?
R: "What do you want me to do if I cannot walk to work if it's raining? Can you pick me up?"
R: "Can we wrap this up fairly quickly? I have someplace I have to go."
R: "What is your company's policy on Monday absences?"
R: "If this doesn't work out can I call you to go out sometime?"
R: "How big do the bonuses really get once you make associate? I hear it's some serious cash."
R: "If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?"
R: "So, how much do they pay you for doing these interviews?"
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Q: Why are you leaving your current job?
R: "I was fired from my last job because they were forcing me to attend anger management classes."
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Q: Why are you looking for a job?
R: "Cigarettes are getting more expensive, so I need another job."
R: "My parents told me I need to get a job so that is why I'm here."
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Q: Why do you want to work for us?
R: "Just for the benefits."
R: "I saw the job posted on Twitter and thought, why not?"
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Q: What are your weaknesses?
R: "I often oversleep and have trouble getting out of bed in the morning."
R: "I'm really not a big learner. You know … some people love learning and are always picking up new things, but that's just not me."
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Q: When have you demonstrated leadership skills?
R. "Well my best example would be in the world of online video gaming. I pretty much run the show; it takes a lot to do that."
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Q: When can you start?
R: "I need to check with my mom on that one."
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Q: Use three adjectives to describe yourself.
R. "I hate questions like this."
Just query your Internet browser for "interview gaffs". You'll find a lot more!