Not working out

By Anonymous - 25/07/2014 02:04 - Canada - Burnaby

Today, after months of job hunting, I finally got a phone interview with a company. Excited, I prepared for the interview and conducted extensive research on the company. The interview ended within a minute. They'd got the wrong person. FML
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Foot in mouth syndrome

By Anonymous - 05/05/2024 12:00 - United States - Seattle

Today, I had an interview for a pretty interesting job. Everything was going smoothly until I referred to their company by the wrong name, not once, but three times. They politely corrected me each time, but I could see the resentment in their eyes, especially because it was the name of their main competitor. I probably won't be getting the job, huh? FML
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CaiDog 20

At least that one minute went well? Maybe if they don't like the other guy, they'll call you up again!

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Dinoman105 10

correction, YOU didn't get the wrong job! joke's on them

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CaiDog 20

At least that one minute went well? Maybe if they don't like the other guy, they'll call you up again!

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brivielle 15

if OP didn't apply for the job how was he hoping it was his interview? That kinda luck is pretty rare..

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v8nick97 11

OP had applied for the job, but they accidentally called him instead of one of the other guys that applied. How else could they have known his name and phone number?

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Dinoman105 10

correction, YOU didn't get the wrong job! joke's on them

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alaen23 23

It's always nice to have great enthusiasm. Hope OP finally finds a job.

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CaiDog 20

Could be hard, I heard jovs are hard to find

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spatula232 25

Yeah well I've never heard of a jov before so good luck. But I'm pretty sure he meant job... And they're a little easier to come by

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shudson186 17

Not really... If you want a minimum wage job maybe. For those who want career choices they are very rare to come by.

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darwinism 30

Think of it as "research training for job interviews". Keep your head up, it will come soon enough OP.

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cakefete2 30

Sorry it didn't work out, but that level of preparation and readiness will serve well when you do have a legitimate interview.

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DocBastard 38

Nah, they just told you that had the wrong guy. Actually, they were terrified of your anal over-preparation and ended the interview prematurely. People like you make all the under-achievers look bad.

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amisenho 11

Well, OP didn't get that job in the other FML because she was obviously coached through the interview process. I knew it; mediocrity in the job market is where it's at these days.

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Ninjin1986 23

That sucks and getting your hopes up is even worse than just being rejected right away. But you wouldn't want to work for a company that unorganized anyway, right?! Good job for preparing though and good luck for your future job search!

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zZLightZz 13

this is just sad but tis reality for many of us.

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91hayek 31

I respect your ambition and hustle OP. If anything you have motivated me to not waste my weekend. All the best with the job search!

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slyde32 12

don't worry, op. I went ages without employment despite trying very hard to get something, anything, now I've got about three job offers all at once, something will come up in time, just keep at it!

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