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May 13, 2008

In Most Instances, ENORMOUS Faux Pas. But In Bingley's Case

...it's a necessary evil.

• The applicant smelled his armpits on the way to the interview room.

Posted by tree hugging sister at May 13, 2008 06:28 PM

Comments

'Candidate told the interviewer he was fired for beating up his last boss'

Sounds like a good assistant for CatBert!

Posted by: BlackDog at May 13, 2008 07:51 PM

Nice real world examples at the link. I once got a call from HR telling me to not worry about an interview with an applicant because he showed up drunk. The HR manager called the cops when he refused a free cab ride and they busted him as he left the parking lot.

I don't have too many horror stories because everywhere I've had a hiring role, HR did a pretty good job of screening applicants. I've had my issues with HR staff, but that's one area where I think they are under-appreciated.

Posted by: Dave E. at May 13, 2008 08:35 PM

The tips include not answering your cell phone, and not flushing your toilet while on a phone interview. What about cell phones with a flushing toilet as a ring tone?

Are those acceptable? Or not?

Posted by: The_Real_JeffS at May 13, 2008 09:09 PM

Hey, isn't that what Mary Catherine Gallagher does to calm down? That's stress management!

Posted by: Kate P at May 13, 2008 09:55 PM

I find it clears my sense, Sis.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at May 14, 2008 06:42 AM