Job interview and Work: First impressions

First impressions

By Anonymous - 14/01/2011 07:51 - Australia

Today, I had my first job interview in months. The interviewer started by introducing herself and asking how I was. I got caught between introducing myself and telling her how I was and replied, "I'm Kate thanks." FML

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By Anonyme - 29/05/2012 10:19

Today, I went to my first ever job interview, in a totally stressed out state. The employer's first question was: "What's your name?" I forgot. FML

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Am I hired?

By KLM - 14/08/2024 14:00 - United Kingdom - Manchester

Today, I had a job interview. As I walked in, I confidently shook the interviewer's hand, only to say, "I'm doing well, how are you?" before she'd even asked me how I was, or even said anything. The rest of the interview was pretty much a blur of awkwardness. FML

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You deserved it 226

By theothercassie - 10/02/2011 14:55

Today, I reported in for my first day at work. When I walked in they asked "Who are you?" I answered "Cassie, it's my first day today" with a huge smile. They'd meant to call and offer the job to the other Cassie they interviewed. FML

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You deserved it 2 618

Riveting

By Kebabjoon - 29/04/2011 11:36 - Spain

Today, I had my first job interview for eight months. My interviewer noticeably yawned during my reply to the first question. FML

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You deserved it 4 880

Wurdz is hard

By Anonymous - 18/07/2024 12:00 - Ireland

Today, during a job interview, the interviewer asked me to "tell me a little about myself." Nervous, I started with, "Well, I was born at a very young age…" I'm pretty sure I won’t get the job. FML

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Not a good sign

By DeepFriedZombie - 09/08/2016 00:18

Today, I went to my first job interview. I didn't think I was doing too badly, until the interviewer said, "Wait a second, you're in high school?" I explained that the guy who'd called me had said that this wouldn't be a problem. I then watched as my interviewer left his desk to "deal" with him. FML

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By s13495 - 24/10/2013 15:52 - United Kingdom - Hull

Today, I had my first interview in over a year. I panicked and passed out. FML

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Honest

By Anonymous - 04/09/2024 22:00 - Australia

Today, I had a job interview that I really wanted to nail. Everything was great until the interviewer asked me why I left my last job. I meant to say, "I felt it was time for a new challenge," but instead I said, "I felt tired of pretending to care." The look on their face was priceless. Needless to say, but I don't think I'll get the job. FML

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You deserved it 527

By Username - 12/05/2011 06:17

Today, I called a possible employer I had an interview with about a week ago to see if I had got the job that I have already been trained for. Her response? "Are you sure I interviewed you?" FML

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My name is?

By Victoria - 18/09/2019 06:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, while interviewing for a job, I was greeted by the interviewer with a handshake and a greeting of, "Hello Victoria, my name is Bill." I responded with, "Hello. My name is Bill." I think it's safe to assume I didn't get the job. FML

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You deserved it 458

FYLDeep 25

Friday 14 January 2011 12:07

Well that sounds weird but it shouldn't have killed the interview by any means.

dragonaair 5

Friday 14 January 2011 13:51

It sounds like she was just saying her name and thanking the interviewer, which is not a big deal.

Comments

Dragonfly94_fml 0

Friday 14 January 2011 13:57

You could just have corrected yourself :)

Alleged_Cranium 7

Friday 14 January 2011 14:05

*Wow, that's so (choose one): A) great B) terrible C) Raven D) all of the above *FML auditors seem to have a problem with my rather innocuous comments. So, I figured this is what they are looking for.

dudeitsdanny 9

Friday 14 January 2011 18:44

You win for including "Raven" as an answer.

macskapingvin 0

Friday 14 January 2011 14:10

That's... interesting. Do tell us more tales from your exciting life of misadventure.

MysteryGuitarMan 32

Friday 14 January 2011 14:17

wow, thats funny, and? did you go tthe job?

underguarded 20

Friday 14 January 2011 14:30

OMG IT'S YOUUUU!!!!????? Can I haz a hug!!????

xStarKillerx 4

Saturday 15 January 2011 10:20

MGM is awesome.

underguarded 20

Friday 14 January 2011 14:24

At least you broke the ice? .... Hopefully...

crazypomgurl3 0

Friday 14 January 2011 14:49

this is not an FML because nothing really bad happened. your just a little embarrassed, that's all.

bekdebekah 0

Friday 14 January 2011 14:55

everyone shut up on the this isn't a FML! waaaa! it's just suppost to be funny

DocBastard 38

Friday 14 January 2011 15:13

It's also supposed to be spelled correctly and have proper sentence structure and capitalisation.

DocBastard 38

Friday 14 January 2011 15:02

Unfortunately, part of an interview is to see how the applicant handles herself under pressure. Next time, take a deep breath, laugh it off and make a silly joke, and continue. Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but take your time.

jiggyjiggz 0

Friday 14 January 2011 15:22

"Today, after scouring resumes for weeks I finally found out what I thought was a qualified candidate. Turns out she was a moron from the first sentence."