Can you share some funny hiring stories?
A company was hiring for a marketing position. One of the candidates accidentally sent a video resume where he was doing a very clumsy dance while trying to explain his marketing ideas. It was supposed to be professional but ended up being extremely funny. The company still considered him because of his creativity and confidence, despite the comical video.
Can you share some funny hiring stories?
Sure. I once heard of a company that accidentally sent the wrong interview invitation. They meant to invite a software engineer but sent it to a chef. The chef showed up anyway, thinking it was some new cooking gig related to high - tech kitchens. He ended up sharing his amazing food plating skills during the interview which left everyone in stitches.
What are some of the most memorable funny hiring stories you know?
I know of a hiring story where a man came to an interview for a sales job. He brought a huge stack of papers which he said were his 'credentials'. But when he started presenting them, it turned out they were just printouts of random jokes. He said he wanted to show his sense of humor first. The hiring team was initially shocked but then found it really funny and gave him a chance.
Can you share some funny funny stories?
Sure. Once there was a cat that tried to catch its own tail. It spun around in circles, looking so confused. It was hilarious.
Can you share a hiring manager success story?
Sure. One hiring manager had a great success story. He was tasked with filling a very specialized position in a tech startup. He used his wide network in the industry to find potential candidates. Instead of just relying on the usual job boards, he reached out to former colleagues and industry experts. He managed to find a candidate who not only had the perfect technical skills but also a great cultural fit for the startup. This hire was instrumental in developing a new product line that led to significant growth for the company.
Can you share hiring manager horror stories related to the recruitment process?
Sure. There was a hiring manager who lost a candidate's resume right before the interview. So, the interview started with chaos as they tried to figure out the candidate's details. It was a very bad first impression.
Can you share some funny clean funny stories?
There was a cat that always followed its owner everywhere. One day, the owner decided to take a bath. The cat was very curious and sat outside the bathroom door meowing. When the owner opened the door after the bath, the cat looked at the owner in a very strange way as if it didn't recognize the clean and wet human in front of it. It was really a funny moment.
Can you share some funny jokes and funny stories?
Sure. Here's a funny joke. A magician was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store. As for a funny story, once a guy thought his cat could talk. He spent days trying to make it say something, but it just meowed. One day, he left his TV on a talk show and when he came back, the cat was sitting in front of it, looking really interested. He said, 'I knew you could understand!'. But the cat just blinked and went back to sleep.
Can you share some of the 15 funny stories?
Sure. One of the funny stories could be about a dog that chased its own tail thinking it was a strange little creature. Another might be a man who accidentally put his shoes on the wrong feet and walked around all day without noticing.
Can you share some funny stories?
Here's another one. A little boy was at school and the teacher asked him to use the word 'contagious' in a sentence. He said, 'My dad has a cold and said it was contagious.' The teacher said, 'Good, can you use it in another way?' The boy replied, 'My mom has a really contagious laugh. When she starts, everyone else starts laughing too.'
Can you share some of the funny stories?
There's this funny story about a dog. A family had a new puppy. They put a bell on its collar so they could know where it was. One day, the dog chased its own tail, and the bell was ringing non - stop. The family thought there was an intruder until they found the dog chasing itself in circles.