Work, Kids and Geek: Prove it!

Prove it!

By Pika - 09/10/2017 01:30

Today, in the midst of an interview, I was asked what my best qualities are. I panicked and quickly responded that I can make a great Pikachu impression. They wanted to hear it. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/07/2023 22:00

Today, I went to a job interview and had a brilliant answer prepared for a common job interview question, but as soon as the interviewer asked what my main qualities were, my mind went blank and I blurted out, "I like turtles." FML

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By Emma - 05/01/2016 03:08 - United Kingdom - Rawtenstall

Today, I had a job interview where I was asked, "Who is your best friend?" I replied truthfully, "My cat", only to then be asked what my cat would describe as my best qualities, which didn't go far beyond, "Remembering to feed him". They weren't impressed. FML

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By Jane - 19/02/2024 22:00 - United Kingdom

Today, during an interview, in my nervousness I accidentally handed the interviewer an A4 paper with my doodles and a grocery list instead of my resume. I guess they now know I need to buy more milk and have a questionable talent for drawing stick figures. FML

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By seriously - 05/03/2013 00:43 - United States - Goshen

Today, I was being interviewed for an amazing job when I was asked what animal I would describe myself as. Trying to be prompt, I picked the first thing that came to me. I responded with, "I'd be a turtle because I'm really slow sometimes." 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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By Swivel - 07/06/2012 12:17 - Singapore

Today, after a spate of bad ones, I was in another job interview trying my hardest to give a good impression. After answering a few questions, I realized to my horror that while I was talking I was swiveling my chair from left to right like a nervous child. FML

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Quickfire round

By Driri - 31/07/2021 08:00

Today, I had a panel job interview with 3 people. My nerves got the best of me, especially when they asked me about my weaknesses. I gave them an answer, but they kept bombarding me with additional follow-up questions that I couldn’t think of the answers to. It got so bad, I was reduced to tears. FML

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Whatcha wanna know?

By Anonymous - 15/01/2023 22:00 - Germany

Today, during a job interview, I spent an eternity telling them everything about my experience, my character, my passions, and my previous jobs. Next thing I know, the recruiter said, “Now let’s get to the part where you tell us something about yourself!” FML

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Did I stutter?

By Ally - 20/05/2022 14:00

Today, I had a job interview. I have a speech impediment and as much as I tried to keep it under control, it came out during the interview. I could tell the interviewers were trying to hold in their laughter. They ended the interview after 5 agonizing minutes, saying they’ll contact me. I left in tears. FML

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That went well

By not on life, that's for fucking sure - 25/10/2014 18:27 - United States

Today, I went to a big job interview. As I walked in, I tripped and fell flat on my face. Other highlights include my voice cracking multiple times, sweating profusely and getting uncontrollable nervous giggling. The interviewer eventually stared at me in disbelief and asked if I was high. FML

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Glowworm56 26

Monday 9 October 2017 1:55

Please tell me you did the impression!

bartsj1988 7

Monday 9 October 2017 2:47

This sounds like the exact opposite of an FML! You clearly were applying for the Pikachu voice actor position for the new 3 D Pokemon Red game. Good luck! I hope you get the job! Piiii Pika-chuuuuuuuu!

Comments

Glowworm56 26

Monday 9 October 2017 1:55

Please tell me you did the impression!

completeloser_16 4

Monday 9 October 2017 2:29

well did you do the impression?

bartsj1988 7

Monday 9 October 2017 2:47

Tripartita 44

Monday 9 October 2017 4:13

So you skipped over your slightly-better-than-average hearing and your 6th grade spelling bee trophy and went straight for the Pikachu impersonation?! ****, that’s ballsy.

DragonMaiden7 15

Monday 9 October 2017 4:50

In a world where Pokémon World Champion is a legitimate tournament and title, never underestimate where you can meet Pokémon fans. If you say you can mimic a Pikachu cry, they will want to hear it, and there is a chance they'll challenge you.

MidnaLink 33

Monday 9 October 2017 5:38

If that landed you the job, then you'd be a legend!

tonyfan00 38

Monday 9 October 2017 6:45

Pika pika!! Pikachu? Pi-Pikachu Pika-Pi!!!

Luke16eirb7deneuwn1 20

Monday 9 October 2017 7:04

Pikachu!

Lobby_Bee 17

Monday 9 October 2017 10:08

Clearly they are Pokémon fans too, you got a better chance at getting the job now that you can connect with them on a deeper level. Pika your way to the top!