> >
> >
> > a job applicant challenged the interviewer to arm wrestle.
> >
> > Interviewee wore a Walkman, explaining that she could listen to the
> > interviewer and the music at the same time.
> >
> > Candidate fell and broke arm during interview.
> >
> > Candidate announced she hadn't had lunch and proceeded to eat a
> > hamburger and french fies in the interviewers office.
> >
> > Candidate explained that her long-term goals was to replace the
> > interviewer.
> >
> > Candidate said he never finished high school because he was
> > kidnapped and kept in a closet in Mexico.
> >
> > Balding Candidate excused himself and returned to the office a few
> > minutes later wearing a headpiece.
> >
> > Applicant said if he was hired he would demonstrate his loyalty by
> > having the corporate logo tattooed on his forearm.
> >
> > Applicant interrupted interview to phone her therapist for advice
> > on how to answer specific interview questions.
> >
> > Candidate brought large dog to interview.
> >
> > Applicant refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed
> > standing up.
> >
> > Candidate dozed off during interview.
> >
> > The employers were also asked to list the "most unusual" questions
> > that have been asked by job candidates:
> >
> > "what is it that you people do at this company?"
> >
> > "What is the company motto?"
> >
> > "Why aren't you in a more interesting business?"
> >
> > "What are the zodiac signs of all the board members?"
> >
> > "Why do you want references?"
> >
> > "Do I have to dress for the next interview?"
> >
> > "I know this is off the subject, but will you marry me?"
> >
> > "Will the company move my rock collection from California to
> > maryland?"
> >
> > "Will the company pay to relocate my horse?"
> >
> > "Does your health insurance cover pets?"
> >
> > "Would it be a problem if I'm angry most of the time?"
> >
> > "Does your company have a policy regarding concealed weapons?"
> >
> > "Do you think the company would be willing to lower my pay?"
> >
> > "Why am I here?"
> >
> > Also included are a number of unusual statement made by candidates
> > during the interview process:
> >
> > I have no difficulty in starting or holding my bowel movement.
> >
> > At times I have the strong urge to do something harmful or
> > shocking.
> >
> > I feel uneasy indoors.
> >
> > Sometimes I feel like smashing things.
> >
> > Women should not be allowed to drink in cocktail bars.
> >
> > I think that Lincoln was greater than Washington.
> >
> > I get excited very easily.
> >
> > Once a week, I usually feel hot all over.
> >
> > I am fascinated by fire.
> >
> > I like tall women.
> >
> > Whenever a man is with a woman he is usually thinking about sex.
> >
> > People are always watching me.
> >
> > If I get too much change in a store, I always give it back.
> >
> > Almost everyone is guilty of bad sexual conduct.
> >
> > I must admit that I am a pretty fair talker.
> >
> > I never get hungry.
> >
> > I know who is responsible for most of my troubles
> >
> > If the pay was right, I'd travel with the carnival.
> >
> > I would have been more successful if nobody would have snitched on
> > me.
> >
> > My legs are really hairy.