I thought it would be fun to share some stories of new hires that didn't work out despite showing a lot of promise in the interview. These are absolutely true stories of college/university students or recent grads that seemingly used up all their good judgment and common sense in the interview.
Captain Sweatpants - If you are hired to provide document scanning support in a prestigious financial institution downtown, don't show up looking like you're ready for a Halo tournament with your bro. Captain Sweatpants was sent home to get changed into something more appropriate and never returned. (Side note: he was properly attired for the interview and was informed of the dress code ahead of time).
Chong - Don't assume that because your employer looks professional and well grounded that he doesn't know what pot smells like. Also, don't assume that because you sit at the far end of the room it's safe to spark one up at lunch and no one will notice the smell of Cheech's van follow you in.
Don Juan - If you choose to brave the many complications that can arise by entering into an office romance, Don has some advise for you: Don't make out with a colleague in the stairwell that your boss takes to get to the office on your lunch break. It can be all kinds of awkward.
Thanks for reading.
- L
This is pretty funny. My company interviews heavily on Skype for some of our entry level positions. Its always a pleasure seeing a terrific Skype interview and getting opposite feelings when you see the individual in person.
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