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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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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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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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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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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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

icecreamdriveby 5

Friday 14 January 2011 17:15

I've done something similar.. " this is Rachel" "hi Rachel, I'm George" "hi, I'm Rach..el.." smooth.

TeenieAmerica 9

Friday 14 January 2011 17:26

Not a big deal. I fumble my words all the time and just laugh it off. Every once and a while, I'll get a weird look but for the most part, no one really seems to care. Just don't stress over it. (I know, easier said than done).

butterfly403 12

Friday 14 January 2011 19:50

i want to know why u seem to think this is an fml? this kinda crap happens to people on a daily basis. stop whining, get up, and go look in the classifieds. there are other jobs they are just hard to find right now.

sallen0046 4

Friday 14 January 2011 22:25

Unless your name isn't Kate, there's nothing wrong with this. You simply continue on and act like you have some sense. No one is going to hold a simple conversation stumble against you, especially one like this that isn't really an inappropriate response, unless you stop and make a big deal about it.

USAF_girl 3

Friday 14 January 2011 22:29

this is not a fml....they must be getting desperate for stories...

PrincessNothing 0

Saturday 15 January 2011 0:29

How is this an FML? Honestly? All you have to do is politely correct yourself, and it's not like saying your name followed by a thank you is rude, unless you use it with a rude tone. And then if you did use it with a rude tone, YDI, because it's a job interview. D8