Work: Today, I was declined a sales position at a local store. As I...

By sam.exe - 29/04/2016 19:26 - United States - New York

Today, I was declined a sales position at a local store. As I headed out, I heard the interviewer telling a colleague, "Christ. That kid had less charisma than Microsoft Sam." FML

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Today, I had a job interview. The moment I walked into the room, the interviewer said, "OK, I will interview you, but there is no way I'm hiring you." FML

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By probably not getting the job - 09/03/2015 05:44 - United States - Lake Oswego

Today, I applied for a job at a local store. As I walked out the door, I heard the manager read it out loud and everybody else laugh. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/01/2015 21:29 - United States - Augusta

Today, I went to a job interview. It was my last shot of getting a job before my savings run dry. It all went well until I was asked why I wanted to join the company. I got flustered and stuttered, "Because I um, I like money?" The guy gave me the most insincere "We'll be in touch." ever. FML

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Today, I went in for an interview at my dream job. When I walked in, I got a dirty look from the front desk secretary. Turns out, the guy interviewing me was from a dating website I'm on. I'd rejected him and told him to get a life. FML

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By get tf over it! - 30/06/2020 20:02

Today, I had a Skype interview for a wonderful new job. I was calm, cool and ready to land it. But just like in a bad movie, the interviewer ended up being the creepy guy I turned down repeatedly in high school and in our 20s. He smirked and told me I could continue, but it would be pointless. FML

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Saturday 30 April 2016 8:10

So you know for next time: Most sales people have a combination of 5% knowledge and 95% bullshit, and a big smile while doing their pitch.

Mathalamus 24

Saturday 30 April 2016 8:15

Sounds about right. You need a lot of diplomatic skills to bullshit your way through. And the ability to smile. And take a lot of abuse without exploding.

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wanted_2_want 40

Saturday 30 April 2016 8:10

So you know for next time: Most sales people have a combination of 5% knowledge and 95% bullshit, and a big smile while doing their pitch.

lexos 16

Saturday 30 April 2016 8:50

So true and the always try to sell you things you don't need. The last time I went to the store of my mobile provider cause I had a question about my contract the tried to sell me a tablet

HappyItalian 38

Saturday 30 April 2016 9:03

Reminds me of my old job working in a movie/music store and how I managed to upsell/convince people to buy a movie I absolutely hated in addition to their purchase

Mathalamus 24

Saturday 30 April 2016 8:15

Sounds about right. You need a lot of diplomatic skills to bullshit your way through. And the ability to smile. And take a lot of abuse without exploding.

it___happens 12

Saturday 30 April 2016 8:16

Couldn't fake your way through being fake tsk tsk

lexos 16

Saturday 30 April 2016 8:52

At least everyone likes to play with Microsoft Sam

sciencebitches 11

Saturday 30 April 2016 8:55

If you take it as constructive feedback it can probably help you in your next interview!

interesting33 36

Saturday 30 April 2016 10:22

You were possibly just nervous - interviews are not the place for real personality to shine through. But who is Microsoft Sam?

confused_wandere 26

Saturday 30 April 2016 14:55

The text-to-speech program on Windows XP.

nioclas_hav 16

Saturday 30 April 2016 11:36

Is it just me that noticed OP's name is Sam?

mcscoop 4

Saturday 30 April 2016 14:24

Sam.exe. the program for Microsoft Sam I think.

ThatHorse 15

Saturday 30 April 2016 16:08

Sorry OP, but it is your fault and you definitely deserve it. You need charisma and amazing bullshitting skills to be a salesman. (source: I'm a former salesman)