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Match the unusual behaviors of candidates with their corresponding descriptions during job interviews:
Match the unusual behaviors of candidates with their corresponding descriptions during job interviews:
Took a family photo = Removed it from the interviewer's desk and placed it in her purse Screamed about interview length = Claimed the interview was taking too long Psychic palm reading = Tried to read the interviewer's palm despite declines Sang responses = Responded to questions in song instead of words
Match the candidate's strange actions with their context during a job interview:
Match the candidate's strange actions with their context during a job interview:
Feeling the interviewer's chest = Attempted to connect heart to heart Having a pet bird = Kept it in their shirt during the interview Bathroom phone interview = Took the call while flushing the toilet Lotion on feet = Applied lotion during the interview
Match the odd candidate responses with their interview questions:
Match the odd candidate responses with their interview questions:
Ideal job as painter = Stated interest in being a painter of birdhouses Wife's job preference = Answered about job desire related to spouse's wishes No eye contact = Failed to make eye contact during interview Not smiling = Forgot to smile at any point in the interview
Match the mistakes candidates often make with their consequences in job interviews:
Match the mistakes candidates often make with their consequences in job interviews:
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Match the advice given by Rosemary Haefner with the associated preparation tasks for interviews:
Match the advice given by Rosemary Haefner with the associated preparation tasks for interviews:
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Study Notes
Strange Job Interview Behaviors
- Candidates have done unusual things during job interviews, creating negative impressions.
Survey Findings
- A CareerBuilder survey of US HR managers revealed strange interview behaviors.
Examples of Strange Behaviors
- Theft: A candidate stole a family photo from the interviewer's desk.
- Disruptive Behavior: A candidate screamed about the interview length.
- Unprofessional Claims: A candidate claimed to be a psychic and tried to read the interviewer's palm.
- Inappropriate Responses: A candidate stated their ideal job was painting birdhouses, when the job was data entry. Another candidate sang their answers.
- Unhygienic Actions: A candidate applied lotion to their feet during the interview.
- Personal Issues: A candidate stated their wife wanted them to have a job.
- Unnecessary Physical Contact: A candidate touched the interviewer's chest to check a heartbeat.
- Inappropriate Pets: A candidate brought a pet bird to the interview.
- Inappropriate Phone Use: A candidate took a phone interview in a bathroom and flushed.
Common Interview Mistakes
- Failing to make eye contact
- Not smiling
- Lying
Key Interview Preparation
- Impress with appearance
- Understand the company
- Demonstrate suitability for the job
- Control body language
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Description
Explore the unusual and often negative behaviors displayed by candidates during job interviews. This quiz highlights findings from a CareerBuilder survey of HR managers and provides real examples of bizarre actions that left lasting impressions. Test your knowledge on what not to do in an interview situation.
