Answering High-Pressure Interview Questions

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One on-line job application wanted to know the specifics of my education. I'm still in school in the medical field. The recruiter called me and said that I needed the experience for the job. I said, "How am I going to get the experience unless you give the job when I'm finished?" She chuckled and said I was right. She said, "Call me when you are done with school."

Way cool.

David of NV 2:49AM April 03, 2011

I truly needed a good laugh today. I was gonna watch "The Hangover" to get it, but for now this did the trick. I almost hurt myself laughing. Thanks

LaughingLidya of CA 1:10PM March 30, 2011

I would have hired you, Dr. Pepper. That's hilarious.

PennyKarma of MO 10:46AM March 29, 2011

During my last interview I was asked "what I would do if I ran out of hamburger during peak hours" (this was for a management fast-food opportunity). I was surprised and was not ready for the question - I kinda froze!

I got my composure and said I would put up a sign that said "veggie burger special - no meat today - you can't beat it". It was kinda a play on "ya can;t beat the meat" get it? Anyway, the person doin the hiring looked at me all weird - I could tell she didn't like what I said. So I said, "well, what you gunna do - pull burger out ya ass"?

I didn't get the job, not even a call or letter or nuthin. These peoples were way too uptight. I found a better job in the house cleaning industry - worse thing that happen is ya run outa windex - then I just use simply greens.

Dr. Pepper of IL 1:00PM March 21, 2011

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