A
job applicant challenged the interviewer
to an
arm wrestle.
Interviewee
wore a Walkman, explaining that
she
could listen to the interviewer
and
the
music at the same time.
Candidate
announced she hadn't had
lunch
and proceeded to eat
a hamburger
and
french fries in the interviewer's office.
Candidate
explained that her long-term
goal
was to replace the interviewer.
Balding
candidate excused himself and
returned
to the office a few minutes
later
wearing a toupee.
Applicant
said if he was hired he
would
demonstrate his loyalty by
having the corporate logo tattooed on his forearm.
Applicant
interrupted interview to phone her therapist for advice
on how to answer specific interview questions.
Candidate
dozed off during interview.
The
employers were also asked to list the
"most
unusual" questions that have been
asked
by job candidates.
"What
is it that you people do at this company?"
"Why
aren't you in a more interesting business?"
"What
are the zodiac signs of all the board members?"
"Why
do you want references?"
"I know
this is off the subject, but will
you
marry me?"
"Will
the company move my rock collection
from
California to Maryland?"
"Would
it be a problem if I'm angry
most
of the time?"
"Does
your company have a policy
regarding
concealed weapons?"
"Do
you think the company would be
willing
to lower my pay?"
"Why
am I here?"
Also
included are a number of unusual statements
made
by candidates during the interview process..
I
have no difficulty in starting or
holding
my bowel movement.
At
times I have the strong urge to
do
something harmful or shocking.
I feel
uneasy indoors.
Sometimes
I feel like smashing things.
I get
excited very easily.
Once
a week, I usually feel hot all over.
I am
fascinated by fire.
Whenever
a man is with a woman
he
is usually thinking about
sex.
People
are always watching me.
Almost
everyone is guilty
of bad
sexual conduct.
I know
who is responsible
for
most of my troubles.
If the
pay was right,
I'd
travel with the carnival.
I
would have been more successful
if
nobody would have
snitched on me.
My legs
are really hairy.
I think
I'm going to throw-up.
