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    So as I mentioned, I've got a brand-spanking new job as an English teacher, and so far I'm enjoying it. But I've gotta say, I've NEVER done so much paperwork IN MY LIFE. I suppose I can understand most of it -- being a teacher, being trusted with people's children, of course they're going to be very thorough.

    But then I got to the document they give you with just about every job application, the one where they ask if you've ever had a heart condition, asthma, allergies, etc. I don't think I've ever applied for a job that didn't have that document. But the schoolboard had a much, MUCH longer list than any job I've ever had before, going through every sort of chronic disease, illness and predilection. And that's why the school board now has a signed document from me stating that I'm afraid of heights.

    Good grief.

    So I was thinking, what are some of the strangest questions you've ever had to answer in a job interview?
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    no skeletons in the closets anymore.

    Strangest question. Does "Are you punctual" count?
    I've lost my mind ages ago. If you find it, please hide it.

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    • #3
      I once had this question asked of me - "Could you sell ice to an eskimo?"

      I just looked at the guy with a WTF expression on my face. Moron.
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      • #4
        Quoth COMINATCHA View Post
        I once had this question asked of me - "Could you sell ice to an eskimo?"

        I just looked at the guy with a WTF expression on my face. Moron.
        If it was hot enough where we was I guess I could, I have, actually (well, icecream).

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        • #5
          I have worked retail for over 6 years. When I applied for my current job one of the questions asked of me during the interview was the following:

          Interviewer: "What is the most enjoyable aspect of customer service?"

          Me: "Is that a trick question?"

          I mean, come on, how the hell do you answer that question???
          Retail Haiku:
          Depression sets in.
          The hellhole is calling me ~
          I don't want to go.

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          • #6
            Quoth Retail Associate View Post
            I mean, come on, how the hell do you answer that question???
            Well, I would guess "nooners" would be the wrong answer.
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            • #7
              Quoth LostMyMind View Post
              Well, I would guess "nooners" would be the wrong answer.
              So is "telling off the stupid ones", I guess.
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              • #8
                Quoth Retail Associate View Post
                I have worked retail for over 6 years. When I applied for my current job one of the questions asked of me during the interview was the following:

                Interviewer: "What is the most enjoyable aspect of customer service?"

                Me: "Is that a trick question?"

                I mean, come on, how the hell do you answer that question???
                Try: "Helping the people who aren't idiots or assholes."

                If you don't care if you get the job, add this in: "But just out of curiousity, I'm sure you get some interesting lies when you ask that. What are the best ones you've gotten, and how do you keep a straight face?"

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                • #9
                  Best interview I ever had. Mom and Pop photo lab. I went in, sat down, and me and the potential boss stared at each other. He was a large, older gent. He squinted at me, sized me up, and said, and I quote,

                  "So. A lotta cussin' bother you?"



                  Thus began my stint as a lab troll at what we called Midlands Cussin' (Custom) Photo.

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                  • #10
                    "What's your favorite video game?"

                    "Why is it your favorite game?"

                    "Why would I buy that game?"

                    I got these questions during an interview at Taco Bell back in high school. The manager came off as such a weirdo I decided to intentionally blow the interview by telling her that I was a total Goth. I told her that I would probably still be wearing make-up and a collar and stuff if I was scheduled on a school day and didn't have at least eight hours to change.
                    "I don't have an anger problem I have an idiot problem!" - Hank Hill

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                    • #11
                      "are you a witch?"

                      I got asked that when I interviewed for the new age shop, the owner was a pagen and asked me that so out of the blue my jaw just gaped for a few seconds.....

                      she said that I didnt HAVE to answer legally, but she could feel a close connection with mother earth around me.... I kind of just stared at her, thanked her and informed her that I was infact Christian but I was happy she felt the energy anyway

                      it was a REALLY wierd moment
                      I wasnt put on this earth to make you feel like a man ~ Mary Bertone

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                      • #12
                        "Have you managed to do any of the mission maps" in answer to me saying I liked to play computer games in my spare time, and was currently playing Warcraft 3.
                        The last half an hour of the interview continued this theme, and yes I got the job
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                        • #13
                          When applying for a two-month summer job, I was suddenly asked "Do you play poker?", and when I confirmed this, the follow-up questions for the next 15 minutes were all about poker and whether I played online or IRL. Turned out there was an in-office game going every Tuesday, and the boss just wanted to know if I was interested in joining in, seeing how he had already decided to give me the job.
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                          • #14
                            Quoth Kiwi View Post
                            "are you a witch?"
                            I don't know how I would answer this.

                            So I would probably tell him/her that I am not but would love to be.

                            I have a very odd man with backward ideas. But since I am not confrontational and don't like arguing, I just let it go.

                            I know, he is an ass.
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                            • #15
                              "Can you name all four Beatles?"

                              Sad but true, though, I failed. I know John, Paul, and Ringo but I can never remember the fourth. You know, the one that played the saxophone and ended up suing them.
                              "Them boys ain't zombies! They're just stupid!"

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