Never Say OR Do These In Your Interview (If You Want The Job)!

[@HernTheHunter]

I am sick of having interview with people who have no clue what job they are interviewing me for.

[@rachelsmith6820]

I get recruiters reaching out and not able to answer those questions. It's like the hiring manager is a bot that doesn't even know what it needs to survive.

[@hotrodhunk7389]

We have to apply for 1000 jobs to get an interview. Do you really think I remember that application?

[@brandonsepulveda4047]

@@hotrodhunk7389 amen 🙏

[@yacbdgurrll5566]

@@hotrodhunk7389 So true! I honestly let them know that when they call me for an interview! But when I’m accepting an interview person interview I educated myself about the company

[@sharkeysribjoint]

this is why i love asking stuff like "what specific projects do you want to see the person in this role undertake?". around a quarter of the time they give me a concrete answer and those are the jobs where i do a second round/consider an offer. but most of the time they'll literally parrot vague versions of the projects i've described in earlier questions back to me. and that's when i know that the whole office is going to be a shitshow.

[@HazeAnderson]

I remember hearing over the intercom one day "If anyone scheduled an interview today, your interviewee is here at the front desk." 😂

[@chrisbunka]

So it’s not only the interviewee that needs better communication skills.

[@glennso47]

@@chrisbunkaEver heard the recording Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison? Somewhere on the record is a warden saying “Sandoval or San DO val prisoner number such and such. You have reception!”

[@chrisbunka]

@@glennso47 I have heard of the song but have only listened to snippets here and there. Now I will look for it on YT.

[@nikaszekeval6850]

Had that happen, the company forgot when the interview was supposed to happen. I think the recruiter was out sick that day? Also had a couple where I had to wait 30+ minutes after the scheduled time for the interview. Which did not start them off with a good impression as employers

[@brirocks]

About 30 years ago, I interviewed for an assistant position at a music publishing company. I didn't get the job because the person who interviewed me told the employment agency I had dropped names and it turned him off.

[@Dave-zo7ks]

Regarding winging it--it's difficult to practice and prepare for questions when you don't know what the questions will be. I've prepped answers for all of the "usual" questions we hear about in these videos, but once in an interview, I seldom actually hear those questions.

[@horizonskyfpvrc6152]

I was testing AI with the job description of every job interview I have been to, and I can say about 95% of the results I got back were on the interview. I told AI based on the job description to create. Job interviews question for traditional, behavioral, and technical. Produce the number of questions for the interview for 30 minutes. It will produce an interview question list in sections. Keep in mind that not all interviews are foolproof. Some hiring managers will ask you random survey-type questions that have nothing to do with the job or ask general questions that are not part of a traditional interview. I guess it is a new method to prevent prep answers and design to think with a good answer right away.

[@user-jr2yt2nz2d]

@@horizonskyfpvrc6152 Great idea!

[@OverlordZeroULTIMA]

Yeah, I was once asked something like "what fruit would you say you were" and I was like "....Huh?" xD People will throw in oddball questions or things that wouldn't be in a typical job interview, like your favorite animal, and no one can truly prepare for those. And then they may do those to find out who thinks different from others (like one person saying dog versus me saying something like a crab or mythical creature - things that people will take notice of).

[@ikemattern9440]

I showed up at an on-site interview and the interviewer was a no-show. I was standing around in the lobby until the owner came in to ask what I wanted. I said I was there for an interview and "Mike" was supposed to meet me. He then took me in and we went looking for my interviewer. He then showed me some things they were working on in the shop and then showed me the door, saying they will let me know next week. No questions, no discussions, nothing. One of the worst experiences I've had interviewing. I call it a "field trip", not an interview. Glad they passed on me.

[@bencharlie9509]

It sounds like one of those blind dates where the person checks you out from a distance and then makes a decision to even approach you based on how they like your look. No job is worth sacrificing your dignity.

[@rocketfingers-JSR]

You shouldn't have given them a chance to pass on you. You should have simply said "if your organization cannot respect an interviewees time to show up for an interview, this isn't the kind of place that deserves my services. I'll see myself out." They definitely won't hire you but if they are even remotely intelligent, they will not treat future candidates like that. It sucks not getting the job. It sucks worse to waste your time and money to physically appear before someone to get an opportunity only to find out that they can't manage a calendar and don't remember that part of their job is to meet and talk to people like you. Bryan, from this video, would likely disagree with this strategy. I hope you're in a better place now.

[@clean_rene]

I was stood up by an interviewer too. It was really terrible. I waited 30mins and kept asking the front desk to reach out to her. Then finally, another person was sent to tell me she couldn't see me today. I was like demanding an answer as to why. I pretty much told her that was unacceptable and she needed to come out here and speak with me even for a short time. She made it seem like she was having a nervous breakdown or something. Anyway, I left very unhappy, but yeah that place was clearly toxic just from the interactions of all the staff and how everyone was new and no one knew what they were doing. And u could tell the front desk staff was scared to ask questions or be clear about what was going on.

[@hatchet8209]

Probably should be honest to say they need to impress you seeing you are interviewing them also. Can't hurt to say you are instantly turned off and I came to have this be prepared and expect better out of a company.

[@tinabird1045]

It's horrible when you do all the preparation and research for the interview, but you don't end up getting the job.

[@franciscogonzalez1110]

It really is

[@danilolabbate]

Wasting time on a job interview preparation and finding out they're less prepared than me makes me feel really, really stupid.

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

Take it as a sign ... They may not be ready for you (rather than the other way around). If you are super keen on a company, there's nothing that says you can't try again in a month or so.

[@Liam-iv7wk]

We live in a society

[@ursulasmith6402]

Time for the government gets involved. Abolish interviews! Simple, problem solved.

[@dhenderson1810]

"Winging it" has worked better for me in interviews, and I landed my last two jobs just being myself and not "playing the game". The interviewer helped by talking to me as a person and having a simple chat, rather than talking to me like a murder suspect.

[@mateaukalua4426]

Are you male or female? Were these jobs in retail or fast food? What general region of America are you in?

[@istvantoth7431]

Same here!

[@daverage4729]

The last interview I had, THEY forgot I was even scheduled for an interview and told me as much. Lol! They then sped through the interview, shouting across me every 20 seconds. I actually had to stop them and explain that I can keep my answers to under a minute but they had to let me speak if they wanted to know what I could do. No dice! They were incredibly rude and one got outright hostile at the end despite me remaining professional. Would love if you did an video about dealing with hostile and unprofessional interviewers: I'm sure we've all met them.

[@AJ_SouthernGal]

I would love to see a vid on this, too. I've had several rude interviewers. One guy kept looking at my chest & I told him I wasn't going to waste our time continuing, we weren't a good fit, & I was the one who would be working for him, not my boobs. Another time I had a panel interview, everyone was great except for one naysayer who kept trying to shoot me down. I remained professional & held my ground, he got so mad he couldn't ruffle my feathers that he cursed & walked out. His colleagues told me to not worry about him. People are weird, but we need to know how to handle them.

[@dhenderson1810]

I had one where I showed up and another guy was there as well. The interviewer had forgotten about me and scheduled my slot to someone else at the same time. To make up for it, the interviewer offered for me to come in and try things. The company was a shambles and I left soon after.

[@tiffany64871]

1:53 when the job posting is extremely vague and your unable to get any more information despite thorough attempts to research, they seem annoyed that you don’t know and have to explain it. It’s insane.

[@danieldiaconu8094]

In that case if they like you you get hiered, most cases you don't. That is my experience

[@ayylien3070]

I find the more I try to prepare for an interview the worse I end up doing. I remember completely winging an interview for a job I didn't care about and getting an offer the next day after a string of rejections from companies I did care to work for.

[@MannyLoxx2010]

I'm always real comfortable and casual during an interview because of the nature of my personality, character and my current profession, being in IT and Tech. If they don't like it, then I don't need or want to work for that employer. Another great video, Bryan!!

[@istvantoth7431]

Why do companies offer 2021-2022 salaries in summer 2024?? Could you make a video about that as well?

[@everss02]

YES!!!!!!!

[@JustMe99999]

I WISH they were offering 2021-2022 salaries; in tech anyway, there is a ton of salary compression because of all of the layoffs and number of candidates.

[@tracy419]

Considering what's coming down the pike with AI and other job replacement technologies, you should probably get ready for wages and benefits to revert much further back than a couple of years. It's never really been an employee's market overall, the past few years are kinda standout in that regard, but once the jobs start really going away, competition for what's left is going to be very stiff.

[@istvantoth7431]

​​​@tracy419 considering what a customer support ""AI"" (chat-bot) look/sound like today, I wouldn't be worried about that for let's say another 10-20 years. So chill! You sound like someone who works in tech, or who's a tech-enthusiast. You people are constantly pushing this bs, justifying absolute nonsensical salaries.

[@tracy419]

@@istvantoth7431 keep telling yourself that, lmao. I drive tow truck, so it won't be taking my job any time soon. But I absolutely expect people in non related jobs to be competing with more and more people over the next decade. Edit: by the way, I'm not trying to justify lower wages, in fact we just went through a round of getting better wages ourselves. Get everything you can, absolutely. Just don't be surprised when things don't go as you would like🤷

[@raincie802]

My best intreview at a company was last year in November and it felt more like a conversation. I had 3 groups of 2 people at a time and even though it was over 3 hours long it didn't feel overwhelming. They flew me out and payed for everything, even the gas in the rental car. There was respect on both sides. My time and effort to prepare and their preparation and actual intrest in getting to know me. They never asked how much I was interested in making becaue I already put that in my application. It needs to go both ways.

[@danilolabbate]

That sounds a lot like science fiction to me. Maybe one day I'll have an interview like that.

[@Outdoorswithmikey]

I’ve had an interview with two hiring managers who weren’t prepared. They didn’t read my resume and didn’t have any pertinent questions nor answers. Some just wing it but in this instance they were unprofessional and I called them out on them being unprepared. I said I was surprised that they didn’t have my resume handy and that their questions were unrelated to the position. They just looked plain dumb.

[@vigglarodz]

This has happened to me in every single job interview I've done. They usually don't read it until you're in front of them.

[@asadb1990]

Yeah i have this happen for alberta, canada employers as most don't read the resume prior to interview. And they continue to hint about tons of unrelated work. This to me sounds like unpaid ot which i won't do unless i want to get ahead.

[@Violent_Wolfen]

​@@vigglarodzThat's most of mine.

[@probablynot1368]

What ticks me off is that although I’ve emailed my resume to them, or submitted it electronically using their in-house system, the interviewer somehow cannot access it with their cell phone or iPad sitting right in front of them on the table! I’ve always come into interviews with copies of my resume, as I inevitably come across a couple of unprepared folks. Bad thing is when they don’t have a pen to scratch out a few notes.

[@dhenderson1810]

You have taken the job and you will be running things within a year or two.

[@poohdabear1018]

I recently went to an in person interview with a prominent insurance company. My interview was set for 2 pm. I arrived 15 minutes early, and they didn't bring me in until 2:45, the interview didnt officially start until 3:05pm. They had not reviewed my resume prior, and it was overall just unprofessional to call me in after several previous interviews, and it all really felt like a huge waste of time. Especially given it was almost an hour away. And leaving during rush hour traffic in a metropolitan area, it took me almost 2 hours to get home. Now days looking for a great career is a joke.

[@AJ_SouthernGal]

Omg, how frustrating! Something similar happened to me once. After 20 minutes of sitting in the room waiting for my interviewer, who I could hear outside chatting & laughing with someone, I told them I had to get back to work & thanks for their time. They tried to reschedule, but I told them I was considering other options & good luck in their search.

[@azisles02]

I would've left at 2:15.

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

Unless you have an extreme desire to work for a particular company, that may have either been a test (to see how you value your own time), or more likely it was their poor consideration of your time as a candidate. I would've waited 20 min, then I would've asked what the delay was. If there was a valid reason, I might have stayed. If it sounded like a fabricated poor excuse, then I would have said that they can rebook with you when they are actually ready. As with medical offices, the front office can make or break a good company. Incompetent admins are gatekeepers only. You need to learn how to get past them.

[@clean_rene]

Sad, but don't stop trying to begin your career in a good place.

[@LivingOrganismFromMarsAndVenus]

Uff. I was applying to 30 jobs per week and suddenly like 2 weeks later a recruiter called me. His phone was of a bad quality and I couldn't hear him clearly, I couldn't understand the name of the company he said, I asked if he could repeat it and I still didn't get it but even when I later saw the name of the company in the interview invite email I still didn't remember it and I had to Google it. The funny part was that at the screening call he asked me how much do you know about our company and I said well I will need to look at the website. He called me out of the blue while I was doing something else. I mean it is not possible to remember every and each company I applied to. Especially when the recruiter calls me without a prior announcement, I don't get a chance to Google it while talking to him. Of course I did my research for the interview with the manager.

[@pllpsy665]

They really like to make first contact by phone at random hours. It gets even worse if you have different CVs with different li...custom embellishments around. Which company are you from and which CV did I sent you 2 weeks ago.

[@EGarza-mk2mk]

Just say you're not available and schedule it for another time if you're not ready

[@jermainemyrn19]

This is ideally how interviews should go: Company: "i need workers and you need money to live. Can we make this mutually beneficial , I'm willing to train also if you have no experience. " Employee: Sure, please respect me, don't micromanage me, and pay a minimum of 3x the rent with the consideration of day to day living cost. Humans complicate EVERYTHING

[@hazeleyes895]

It’s all about connections, connections, connections

[@RandomlyDrumming]

@@thetexican3468 I think it depends on the industry and the position. For example, in IT the entry and mid-level positions are usually available through a job posting. But director, VP, C-level positions are more often than not filled through a referral. At least that's my experience.

[@shirtlesslager]

I had a long and successful career. No role I earned did I get through "connections". COMPETENCE, COMPETENCE, COMPETENCE.

[@wientzer]

Correct, and really even more than that...Connections and then connections within those connections.

[@shirtlesslager]

@@wientzer in lieu of being competent and having a reputation for competency -- weasel stuff

[@Blinkster93]

Which is why I never get the job

[@caetano.santana]

Man, I'm giving my all to get this job position I want right now. literally been preparing for the last 6 days. Yesterday I aced the first round, and tomorrow I'm going to do another one. I'm really apprehensive but I'm doing the whole checklist as best as I can - hope I get the job!

[@tyrsia]

So basically don’t be neurodivergent?! Interviewers are missing a whole group of creative and well-qualified folks if they always require all this.

[@caldwellfisher5288]

Yes they are known as the qualified unemployed. Its kind of why this guy is telling "all this"

[@EGarza-mk2mk]

So just do nothing and hope for the best?

[@AFM515]

I went for a chief healthcare professional interview recently. I was deliberately my neurodivergent self as I knew I would have nowhere to hide/ mask in a role like that. I wore bright colours and aced the assessments'delivered an inspiring and motivating presentation to stakeholders. Developed instant rapport with my prospective team. However, I am forever being told I go into too much detail with my interview answers, so I sped through my panel interview answers and finished 10 min early. I didn't get the job because the panel allegedly couldn't get a feel for my leadership style or experience as my answers were too brief(I mean, they were still averaging around 3 min each). However, my personality was "perfect" and they COO admitted I was probably they change the organisation needed. I think their hands were tied as HR were on the panel keeping score. Hopefully that gives some of you a little hope. Ive had some terrible interviews lower down the ladder which made me realise the need to aim higher - neurodivergent candidates really do make the best leaders so please don't give up because there are a lot of stressed out teams out there who need our support

[@oniondeluxe9942]

Preparing for the interview by studying about the company? That’s all about putting up an act. From my perspective, as an applicant, I don’t care that much what the company does, as long as it’s not in advertising. Regardless if they make feeding equipment for cows, headache pills or parts for the space shuttle, it’s what they expect from the role, and what’s in it for me. Not to talk about these “company values”. They are all the same, albeit dressed in different wrappings. Work your ass off, don’t question management, and smile when they humiliate you.

[@JohnConstantineRTP]

I’ve had interviewers do some of these 🤣

[@PeIeus]

your content has helped me so much, thank you so very much you are great at what you do

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

My pleasure!

[@PeIeus]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff thank you, Master

[@mjs1557]

For the salary question I always say the minimum amount required by law. It’s worked like a charm for me every time.

[@thenightporter]

😂 cap! No one is that dumb.

[@phoenixmythics]

this only applies if you even want the position in question, as soon as you find out it's garbage expectations for garbage pay...

[@VolguusZildrohar]

That's when you stay with the interviewer and start being incredibly honest about likes and dislikes. If they're wasting your time, rub their nose in it a little.

[@justinekingmaker493]

I'm sick of the mentality of businesses thinking interviewees or even their employees OWE then anything! The whole problem is that employers NEED employees to have a successful business, NOT the other way around! Interviewees absolutely SHOULD do their homework, know who they are interviewing for and take an interview as an opportunity to Interview the Company!

[@wientzer]

True, but only in a buyer's market for job seekers....You only owe them a good interview if you really want the job. All interviews are not created equally, nor are the interviewees....This is the same as all dates you may go on before you marry someone.

[@TheCoolOwen]

I once had a company call me while commuting home from work and they wanted me to have an interview without an appointment in my car!

[@danilolabbate]

"Sure, I have plenty of experience in the pos HEY, WATCH THE ROAD YOU DUMB IDIOT! Sorry, as I was saying..." 😂

[@alancotterell9207]

I once applied for a job which involved developing a process using organic chemistry, because I had moved away from that area. While I was waiting to interviewed, the guy was standing at the top of the stairs above the foyer looking down on me. During the interview he had no idea what he wanted. It was one of the only jobs I did not want, and I am glad I did not get it. I do not tolerate bullshit

[@Tahitianpearl75]

Great content, as always. Could you do a video on how to present oneself with lots of jobs in the CV. How to sell actual job-hopping as valuable experience with the will become persistant in the future. Thanks !

[@lukesimpson3080]

I’ve rejected jobs that I was successful for, based on their interview performance. If I’m spending my life and experience at work,then I have to be happy with the workplace etc. it’s a two way street for me.

[@AFM515]

Same. Lead panelist was having a tantrum that I was not the unicorn he was looking for. I told him stonily well it doesn't say that on the job description. I ended up with an open offer if I ever change my mind 😅

[@sassygorgeousqueen4060]

Please consider that neurodiverse people may not be able to make eye contact or be comfortable with touch. Interviewers should be able to use other social measures to understand a person’s confidence and suitability.

[@kovalas543]

Sadly that nowadays applicants have to be more focused on interview training rather than on professional training. It's not enough to be good at one job - passing interviews and impressing employers is another kind of job and we have to be trained for it - looks like a waste of time.

[@dhenderson1810]

And you don't even get paid for your time.

[@chuckchan4127]

For salary questions, give them the 2nd lowest number you're willing to accept. Give a hard, solid, no range number. They'll either reject you or counter offer. If their counter offer is below your lowest amount, dump the job. Done.

[@JustMe99999]

Better to just turn the question around and ask for the budgeted range for the role. "Why don't you tell me the budgeted range for the role, and I'll tell you where I need to be within that range." It has worked for me 100% of the time.

[@chuckchan4127]

@JustMe99999 Eh, I can't speak to that. If you come off as avoiding the question then they'll just can your job application. I much prefer doing my homework for the role and then giving them a firm number instead of either dancing around the question or trying to force them to show their hand first.

[@Vasquimho]

@@JustMe99999 This is a good way, I also ask the company first what they are willing to offer for my experience. If they give a low number then they don´t think you are worth much but if they give you a high number then you know that the company values you high.

[@monterreymxisfun3627]

I would also say not to spike the interview if you don't want the job. Another job could appear later and/or the company could change ownership and culture.

[@gotguitar]

Are we still allowed to breathe? 🤣 There’s always something with these unicorn hunters. 🙄

[@qwertybirds]

I have winged interviews and gotten offers more often than not but I've also taken improv classes so maybe that helps lol

[@someonenamedjonny4553]

tbh, I'm glad you're doing these tutorials but I'm getting kind of sick of the job market. It's all about confidence and lies, not about skill and ability to learn. I'm so annoyed of having to pretend to be the perfect fit and so on when the interviewer hasn't even read my cv an hour prior to meeting me. How about I open my own company and offer contracts to these annoying companies instead? Why should I always be the one reaching out to some random no-name companies that won't pay me more then 20% more and expect me to take 10x the responsibility. Net-income doesn't scale well anyways, so why bother playing the game anymore?

[@BenjaminYapJL]

The most helpful recruiter ever found in existence. Thank you for sharing and being on KZbin!!

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Happy to help!

[@marceliusnelson3717]

Hey Brian, love your content. As a long time recruiter myself I really enjoy the subject matter and I think it can help a lot of people. That said, maybe you could look at making a video about what job seeking is like for some of your fellow recruiters on the job market? I think many of us are looking for help and discussion around this as I often wonder if the "rules" are different for us as job seekers.

[@frankbueckert4488]

Never EVER answer the salary question. There are techniques to use to deflect, and any recruiter that REQUIRES an answer to it is a red flag all on it's own. This is the one single piece of information you have they don't. Don't give it to them for nothing.

[@goldendogs5398]

Good advice. In hiring I have experienced candidates that have done all these things. Not knowing anything about the company and products is the most typical error sadly.

[@Kil7witch84]

It's only gonna get worse, the younger generations aren't even being compensated at a basic level, so they just don't have a reason to care... If any of the old guard is confused about why "intelligence and work ethics" have gone down into the dumps...

[@jakoblindelof92]

I think winging it is good, the more you prepare the more nervous you will be. The job will mean to much for you. So it is important to just wing it as much as possible. But obviously not be late for the interview.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

🙄

[@robertrainford6754]

It’s even worse when you go to school for something and they ask for experience. I hate when employers are picky about that. If you ask me they should not be picky. If you were training for the job than they should take that in consideration.

[@rachelsmith6820]

These zoom interviews make me mad because they get buried in emails.

[@isamargarrido818]

In my interview for my first job they ask me where did I see my self in the future. I was interviewing for a scientist position and I said I wanted to transition to engineering. Guess what I didn’t get the job. When I asked feedback from the hiring manager he said he didn’t think I was a good fit, but he recommended me to the engineering department and I did get that job! So… honesty is not always bad. If you aren’t desperate for a job I guess it could work in your favor.

[@everangelist]

Okay here is the thing. I have been approached with a job application that I have submitted 3 months ago. I don't think I can remember what I saw in the application. What am I supposed to do?

[@MrWill-ng8dg]

I have a second interview Thursday with the local dental service. They said it would involve an "exam." They checked my insurance because I guess the job needs that. The first interview I was surprised because they were all up in my mouth with their fingers and mirrors looking around. So when they asked me interview questions I could barely articulate a yes or no response. Anyway I think it went well though. Wish me luck.

[@wientzer]

I gotta give you a thumbs up on that one....I laughed.

[@eh1702]

I agree that forgetting an interview, and not doing homework, is unforgiveable. But why should people be expected to have instant recall about your company when you call them? They are obliged to send HUNDREDS of applications. They might have just been in the bath or feeding the kids their breakfast - why expect them to be up to speed instantly?

[@RonaldBaker-of6sd]

Love your content. I haven't talked about salary expectations in the first interview, but I'm at interview 3 and looking at interview 4 because the last one went so well. Their range is 150k - 210k and I have a Master's Degree in Computer Science in Computer Systems with 10 years of expertise in image processing and robotics. We're all struggling out here tbh. Your content is good for anyone one at any level. I love that ❤.

[@willj1598]

If the recruiter will tell you, find out what type of interview method is used. For example, I use a behavioral based program called Targeted Selection. If they will share this info it will give you a chance to read up and feel more comfortable with the process. I want my candidates to be as comfortable as possible so we can have the best dialogue.

[@chronometa]

Sharing goals is the hard part right now considering im looking at a bridge job.

[@bencharlie9509]

This is all good advice. You may also feel good about an interview after you've finished, it's not a sure-win. I had that experience recently and it was really a shock when I didn't get to move forward. You have to remember the interviewer is going to play their cards close to their chest. It's deceptive but it's their way. They don't want to scare you off if you end up being the best candidate and they've made a hasty decision. I've had two situations in the interviewer position where I ended up regretting not hiring two candidates. Lessons learned on that side, too.

[@nicholasrosen6342]

A couple of other things to note when you've turned off a prospective employer is: 1. When the interviewer or recruiter either at the interview or introducing yourself at a job fair kiosk where the prospective employer tells you "we're not currently hiring at this time" then chances are they don't want to hire YOU. 2. Don't have a cutesy voicemail answering message like George Costanza's answering machine (my brother used to have a voice message recording on his phone like that).

[@dhenderson1810]

What about the impression the company leaves on you? You might interview fine but they do all the wrong things.

[@LucTaylor]

One time I was interviewing and the recruiter asked me to familiarize myself with BDD before the next interview round. So I paid for an inexpensive course on the Karate Testing Framework. I thought the interviews were going well and I was on the way to getting the job. Until one developer, suddenly asked me about Gherkin. I had never heard of it in my life and he said I had 'agreed to study up on it in a previous interview'. As soon as he mentioned it was a derivative of Cucumber, I was able to relate my experiences of writing cucumber tests at a previous company, although we eventually decided not to use the framework (probably the wrong thing to say to a 'true believer'). He must have confused me with another applicant, because I know I would have asked how to spell it and had the same thought process (oh, related to cucumber!) or there must have been a miscommunication with the recruiter, but he didn't say 'recruiter' he specifically mentioned a discussion in a previous interview, despite this being my first interview that he was in. Something wasn't adding up right...

[@annaleporace3283]

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[@TheeSimoneB]

I forgot about a job interview even though it was on my calendar. I’m also working a temporary job and was asked to train another employee. That just means I’m focused on my current task at hand. One interviewer ignored me. Another woman was upset during the interview. I was thrown into the training role without notice and I’m not jeopardizing my current employment for a possible job. I was apologetic in both situations but I know if they were late or had to reschedule, they would expect the same grace. Life happens to everyone.

[@DiegoMonroyF]

Doing some research about the company and the role was something that I honestly didn't have in mind, especially during the first phone interview. That said, it always sounded like the interviewer was ok with that being the case (or at the very least everybody was very good at hiding that they weren't). In any case, thanks for the tip! I will do some research from now on. Cheers!

[@DB123infane]

I disagree with almost everything here. way too much shit for a potential employer. The amount of times interviewers are late/ use random software for calls ghost. But o have to waste my time and research a company that sometimes they wont even give you before the interview. Am sorry looks like ill be unemployed longer.

[@MS-wy4sb]

Resentment won't get you anywhere. Trust me, I had your attitude not too long ago. There's a protocol to follow. If you refuse to better yourself while refusing to play the game at the same time, it's going to be rough.

[@CamdenBloke]

I once had one that a recruiter set up. He didn't tell me anything about the role. Then I got into the interview, and it turned out it was a QA role. I quickly explained that the recruiter hadn't told me anything about the role, and that I wasn't interested in QA. I then ended the interview. I had a similar experience for someone set me up for an interview for React Native. All they told me was that it was a react role. My experience is in react.js, not react native. It's easier to learn react native after knowing react.js, but they are still pretty different.

[@cuivre2004]

I had a couple interviews where the interviewer forgot about my interview. One job I had to knock on their back door to just get into their building-I had to be let in by a dock worker in their building.

[@KAlovesherkitties]

Sucks more when the salary range is on the site, you’re asked of your salary expectations, you stay within the range (even just in the middle) and told the job is looking more for candidates expecting the lower end. Then why bother with posting a range beyond what you want from an applicant?????

[@dhenderson1810]

It's a trap!

[@mateaukalua4426]

They often make those ranges to show what you will make at beginning to end in said role. The first salary is the beginning the last salary is the maximum pay for that range.

[@joni7535]

Even worse, When you state the middle of the range, and the pay is revealed to be way lower than the advertised range

[@VasiaPipkin]

Why it’s can’t be like in Europe. Just come or call and ask about job and it’s all. It’s really here super crappy

[@Kil7witch84]

So when do I stop during the handshake, when they flinch, or finally open their mouth to say ouch? 🤣 People are disgusting, after watching countless people walk out of restrooms without washing their hands, I'd rather just not touch anybody else...

[@althunder4269]

Get one of those novelty "joy buzzers" and use it when you shake their hand. It will really lighten the mood.

[@dhenderson1810]

I wonder how employers coped hiring essential workers during COVID?

[@RSainman]

Very sound advice!

[@Tie509]

Are we still talking about "a firm handshake" in 2024? Sounds like dad advice from the 90s. If someone judges you by a single handshake, you probably don't want to be working for them.

[@Cateutopia]

I went on an interview and I thought I was meeting with the manager of the department. Well...when I showed up she was not even there she had someone else do the interview who knew nothing about the job position. She could not even answer any of my questions. What a waste of my time. 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@mikemayo4812]

Then why have the interview at all? Just have somebody come in and say "you're hired." The whole point of an interview is to see if you're fit to do the job.

[@alancotterell9207]

If they do not want me, I do not want them. We all need to rise above our difficulties. Is selling a Ferrari more difficult than selling a 1929 Blower Bentley ?

[@DM3450]

I would add just a couple of points with regards to being too comfortable - don't try to sound too cocky (I used to say once that I had financial acumen and the interviewer asked me again and I confirmed it); and oversharing - in this case if you feel you are dealing with strict less warm people, give short and precise answers. Don't take too much time to answer, unless the interviewer is in sync with you, ie, he/she gets what you are explaining and you feel you can take more time to explain something you feel is important.

[@enrihoward6077]

If the manager is not willing to joke or banter with me, that’s not a manager I want to work with!

[@HiOctaneVideoShare]

IMHO conversations about compensation are for after an offer is made. A good answer to attempts to prematurely have that discussion, "Let's just first make sure this job and I are a good fit for eachother. Once we do that, I'm sure we'll be able to work something out."

[@xamoxer1]

Most recruiters have no idea what they are recruiting for wouldn't make much difference if they got replaced by a form

[@Mr_BUSINESS_24_7]

I'd say I'm flexible at this stage on salary. What is the budget for this role ? (every approved project has a budget) .... ok, I can work within that range.

[@everss02]

If only employers actually would send a meeting invite.........Huge Red flag when they don't

[@dhenderson1810]

If they haven't invited you to an interview, it means you missed out.

[@Astral_Dusk]

I believe we can often be our best critic with reviewing practicing speaking videos when there's a passion to hone exactly how we want to authentically convey ourselves. For me, the video goes beyond the mirror practice with technical analysis and replayability. I rather like seeing what I could improve and certainly would be less aware from my own first-person perspective in the actual interview beyond the interviewer feedback, tone, body language.

[@valerieking5265]

Interesting that you mention handshakes because the last several interviews that I've had, no handshakes were exchanged. I was under the impression that since COVID, a lot of people don't want to do handshakes.

[@DA_Van4Fun]

Thank you for videos, they help a lot. I was invited for interview on weekend because VP can't do it during the week. I assume its a red flag?

[@charliedallachie3539]

2:30… sometimes the job posting isn’t clear on some things. It’s fair to ask questions at the end when it’s your turn to clarify some gaps the job posting might have not mentioned. Even better if you can use their answers to further sell yourself as a match.

[@TacticalStrudel]

It’s up to them to make a salary offer. I’d never give them a salary range.

[@xharth8136]

I used hiring agency to get a job. When I apply myself, I never get it despite doing everything how it's advised above.

[@ToaOnichu]

Interviewer: "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" Me: "At this rate, I have no idea. I've heard it said that if you want to tell God a joke, tell him your plans."

[@justwatching1985]

Can’t tell you how many times the interviewer showed up late, was checking his phone during our talk and hadn’t read my CV in advance and didn’t have a clue who I am 😭

[@Residentevilfan1989]

I always write it down. If I don't have a pen and paper right there, then I'll do it right after the call.

[@meowth900]

I wonder what job interviews ask about salary because I haven’t heard that come up for my interviews. (Farm, vet office, pharmacy shop etc.)

[@ltManifesto]

I will say sometimes i get too comfortable with the interviewer but not as far as saying bro or anything like that. But i just be myself...it helps ease my nervousness when i can be myself. When they ask what i do my spare time i say im a gamer and sometimes they say well im a gamer too, then you just hit it off. Its happened at two interviews so far lol

[@Spencer-x6f]

I was late for an interview once because some jumped under the train in front of ours and they were having trouble finding the head.

[@jackcarraway4707]

Job interviews are stupid.

[@JustMe99999]

What do you propose as an alternative?

[@jackcarraway4707]

@@JustMe99999 Join the military, enter a trade via union or start your own business.

[@everss02]

@@JustMe99999 at some point here's my resume, make an offer based on that

[@tracy419]

​@@JustMe99999Have a few beers together and flip a coin?

[@MarsMellow84]

I don't think you should really have to interview for a job promotion or change from within the company you've been working for for 16 yrs like I have. Instead, they hire college kids who know nothing about the company because they can hire them at the lowest wage possible.

[@Almadarius]

Regarding the salary question, I have followed Josh Doody's advice of not revealing my desired salary / current salary. Usually I don't fret about losing the opportunity with a particular company, because I'm always listening, if only to read the temperature of the market. That said, I will usually reveal the numbers if I know I may well be closer to the upper end of their range, or very likely above their budget for the position. In the cases in which I don't want to reveal the desired salary I will say something to the effect of: "I don't have a specific number in mind, but if you can share a ballpark range for the position, I would be able to tell you if it would be satisfactory". I am aware they very likely know what's up, but still is a much more polite way of refusing than saying: "hey, piss off, I don't wanna share that, you go first"

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Simple rule to follow: Don’t take hiring advice from those who’ve never been involved in professional hiring.

[@Almadarius]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff I get that, and agree, although technically that particular advice is not hiring advice but salary negotiating advice. I know, semantics, but I think its worth noting the difference. On a separate note: thanks for the good content you've been posting these years, keep it up.

[@AA-db9cb]

What employers want to hear when they ask what do you want to be doing in 5 years is the same thing at the same price.

[@EricThompson-k9v]

I had a Skype interview where they sent me the wrong time and then blamed me for being late. I ended up showing them the invite with the wrong time and they still didn't want to own it. So much for that job interview right

[@MisterWhatWhat]

I had an interview with the state board. I sweat very easily and add nerves to the mix I began to sweat a lot during the panel interview. I noticed it to the point of bringing it up. I could not wait to get out of that panel interview because once I brought it up I knew I was going into the NOPE pile. To my surprise the panel didn't even notice it. How do I know? As they were walking me out they told me. I wanted to crawl underneath the building.

[@simplyrealtywithkimbushyea8428]

I remember reading a book sometime ago and in it, when employers ask you what salary are you looking for? they suggested you say, I believe you will be fair, what is the annual salary for the position? This was in the 90's though.

[@erika8884]

I was in my position for a decade in high management, earning well over six figures, and my VP loved to be addressed as BOSS. 😉In general, though, it is true that this is not recommended.

[@pastanana7267]

They want you to be prepared when they don't even read / or they just skimmed your resume. How can we have a conversation about the job if you don't even know anything about me.

[@MsCassie272]

Here for the comments.

[@VolguusZildrohar]

Also if they ask "Why did you lose your previous job?" Simply answer "it wasn't the right fit" or "The pay wasn't suitable to my needs." Don't give any details that make it seem you might have not left on the best of terms or you immediately go into the NO pile or the "We have lots of candidates and we'll keep you in mind" as they walk you out the door.

[@hansm.picazo2550]

Bruh, winging it has hurt me so much. Theyve asked me what the position description is and I'm clueless.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I'm interviewing this morning for an in house employee (currently staffed mostly by outside contract staff). I'm expecting a low ball wage offer, but know what they currently pay the contracts.

[@whynotorwhy]

Basically, if u do somthing its bad if u dont its also bad :)

[@oleopathic]

Good.

[@dandansoysauce8762]

For the past 2 interviews, I felt like I overprepared. Both times the interviewers were very casual and it threw me off guard, despite everyone being in business attire. I've failed both times

[@dhenderson1810]

I have just been myself in interviews. Hey, if you gef the job, they will see it anyway. What, going to keep up the act from the interview for another thirty years? If they won't hire you based on yourself then you don't want to work for them.