Job Interview Pro Gifts

"Tell me about a time you identified a problem that others didn't see coming."

"Your CV is very impressive. We're interested in the person who wrote it."

"And do you have any OTHER skills you can bring to the post apart from being able to burp the Beatles greatest hits?"

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"Oh, yes, and there's plenty of opportunity for advancement."

'How fast can you hype?'

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'Your resume is a little thin, but I like your willingness to be manipulated by upper management.'

"So, I see you have a background in advertising..."

"If this goes badly I'm going to post it on my youtube job interview bloopers channel."

"Fill out an application? Can't I just text it?"

'Very impressive educational background...now let's discuss WHO you know.!

"No training period, but you can purchase my instructional video on line for $49.95."

"You're just the man we're looking for. Come around to this side of the desk, and I'll gather up my things and get the heck out of here."

"And where have you previously moused?"

"These are the principal qualities we're looking for in our new recruits."

"Where would you see yourself in five years' time?"

'You'll have to take an online company aptitude test, but if you're the designer we're looking for, you've already designed an app for that.'

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"There are no big jobs, only small machines."

'Pick a contract...any contract!'

'Can you do more work then is humanly possible?'

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

'Let me see your portfolio of stolen ideas.'

"To make this interview more entertaining I would like you to take a breath of helium before answering the questions."

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"So what makes you think you're qualified for this job?"

'Curious how all four previous employers spelt 'exceptional' with just an 'x'.'

Personnel - "This letter of recommendation is full of misspellings!"

'The job calls for a little filing now and then...'

'I'm looking fo someone who can make me laugh.'

"I love you in a suit. You look so... employed."

'What a CV - if you can write memos like this you'll go far in our organisation.'

"OK, you're good and just the guy we need in security."

'Yes, can I help you?'