Bad Interview Moments Forum

[jess]

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[Anonymous User]

staring at them and refusing to speak until they speak first to establish dominance.

Isn't this what most aspie law students would do (albeit not to establish dominance but rather because they are awkward)?

What constitutes a freakout?[/quote]


The dominance thing was somebody messing with you. I have no idea what constitutes a freakout. I would guess generally looking nervous and uncomfortable.

[20160810]

I was an alternate for this one firm during OCI, and one of the scheduled interviewees backed out, so I got called up for a screener. When I arrived, it was clear that the guy interviewing me hadn't taken a look at my stuff and had no clue who I was, which is all well and good, because I was perfectly prepared to introduce myself and describe why I'm awesome. Instead, he asks for a copy of my resume, says "I'm really sorry to duck out on you like this but I've been in here all day without a bathroom break" and then leaves me sitting in the screener room by myself for 5-7 minutes and takes my resume with him to read on the shitter.

[dingbat]

I was an alternate for this one firm during OCI, and one of the scheduled interviewees backed out, so I got called up for a screener. When I arrived, it was clear that the guy interviewing me hadn't taken a look at my stuff and had no clue who I was, which is all well and good, because I was perfectly prepared to introduce myself and describe why I'm awesome. Instead, he asks for a copy of my resume, says "I'm really sorry to duck out on you like this but I've been in here all day without a bathroom break" and then leaves me sitting in the screener room by myself for 5-7 minutes and takes my resume with him to read on the shitter.

At least you know he was concentrating on that shit

[20160810]

I was an alternate for this one firm during OCI, and one of the scheduled interviewees backed out, so I got called up for a screener. When I arrived, it was clear that the guy interviewing me hadn't taken a look at my stuff and had no clue who I was, which is all well and good, because I was perfectly prepared to introduce myself and describe why I'm awesome. Instead, he asks for a copy of my resume, says "I'm really sorry to duck out on you like this but I've been in here all day without a bathroom break" and then leaves me sitting in the screener room by myself for 5-7 minutes and takes my resume with him to read on the shitter.

At least you know he was concentrating on that shit

It actually didn't bother me at all. Dude needed to poop and he needed to read my resume, just seemed like the efficient move. But it was definitely funny.

[dingbat]

I once had an interview with a friend (he's about 5 years older) who spent the entire time telling me why I did not want the job.

[20160810]

I once had an interview with a friend (he's about 5 years older) who spent the entire time telling me why I did not want the job.

Pretty sweet that you had an interview with SullCrom though

[dingbat]

I once had an interview with a friend (he's about 5 years older) who spent the entire time telling me why I did not want the job.

Pretty sweet that you had an interview with SullCrom though

[delusional]

The freakout is apparently the worst reaction.

What's the best?

Remaining calm and confident. Depending on the type of ignoring they are doing you should try to join their conversation in your best join-a-circle-of-people-talking way.

I mean, okay... It just seems like a pretty random skill to test for. What if you're not good at joining conversatins when you're being artificially and deliberately ignored, but you kick ass at grilling turkey patties?

[Anonymous User]

fishing for new hilarious stories...

[Ludo!]

but you don't want anyone to know it's you?

[Anonymous User]

Had all day callback just recently and met with 8 different associates/partners before going out with 2 more for afternoon lunch.

First question one of them asks, "so tell me the names of all the people who interviewed you today"

I blank and can't remember a single name, he replies, "sorry, didnt mean to put you on the spot" with a sly smile that totally indicated he did.

Did get offered yesterday though, guy even sent me a congrats email

[Mr. Frodo]

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[Anonymous User]

I (female) had a callback where the male interviewer tells me that the firm's culture was like a frat house. I had no idea what to say, so I was like, "That's so great, I love frat houses." No offer.

[Myself]

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[Ludo!]

What was the word?

[cinephile]

I used a word incorrectly throughout my interviews. The word I was using really means "good," but I was using the word to mean "bad." No one corrected me, but I realized what I did later.

Not as embarrassing as others, but it's pretty stupid to be using words you don't really know the meaning of.

Like condone/condemn?

[Dany]

What was the word?

[Myself]

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[Anonymous User]

Said I was mainly interested in patent prosecution. They responded they only did litigation.

Backpedaling in 3. 2. 1...

[Ludo!]

I used a word incorrectly throughout my interviews. The word I was using really means "good," but I was using the word to mean "bad." No one corrected me, but I realized what I did later.

Not as embarrassing as others, but it's pretty stupid to be using words you don't really know the meaning of.

Like condone/condemn?

Won't say the exact word, but it is kind of along those lines. It's as if I kept telling you, "The police condoned their actions." And what I really wanted to say is that the police prohibited those actions.

Do you think the employer is going to read this story but not realize it's you because you don't use the exact word?

[cinephile]

Proscribe/prescribe?

[Ludo!]

I have a similar great story to tell. I was in this interview and the interviewer asked what my greatest weakness was and I was like "well I hate" and then I said a really bad word that he was really offended by. Can't tell you the word though, it might out me!

[bk1]

This refusal to say the words is aspie as hell.

[paratactical]

I have a similar great story to tell. I was in this interview and the interviewer asked what my greatest weakness was and I was like "well I hate" and then I said a really bad word that he was really offended by. Can't tell you the word though, it might out me!

Naggers?