Can you share some job hunting horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is when a person applied for a job that seemed perfect. After several rounds of interviews, they were ghosted. They never got any feedback or a rejection letter. It was so frustrating as they had spent a lot of time preparing and getting their hopes up.
Can you share some funny job hunting stories?
Sure. I once heard about a guy who went to a job interview at a tech company. He was so nervous that when the interviewer asked him about his experience with coding languages, he accidentally started talking about how he learned to cook pasta instead. It was completely off - topic but the interviewers found it hilarious and actually hired him because they thought he could bring some fun to the office.
Can you share some job hunting success stories?
There was a girl named Lily. She was looking for a job in marketing. She networked a lot, attended industry events. Through networking, she got to know someone who worked at a top marketing firm. She sent in her application and included a great cover letter. The firm was impressed by her enthusiasm and her experience from some volunteer marketing projects she had done. So she was hired.
Share some hunting horror stories.
There was this hunter who went into an old, supposedly haunted forest. As he was tracking a deer, he found a strange, abandoned cabin. Inside, there were old hunting trophies that seemed to have a life of their own. The eyes of the stuffed animals seemed to follow him, and he heard whispers. He quickly ran out, never to return to that part of the forest again. The whole experience was terrifying as it felt like he had stepped into a place full of malevolent spirits.
Can you share some hunting guide horror stories?
One horror story is about a hunting guide who led a group into the deep woods. They got lost because the guide misread the map. As night fell, strange noises surrounded them. They were cold and hungry, and the guide seemed to panic, making the situation worse for everyone.
Can you share some goodwill job horror stories?
I heard about a person who worked for a goodwill job in a community center. The pay was extremely low considering the amount of work. They had to deal with rude clients all the time. One client even accused the worker of stealing, which was completely untrue. But the management didn't support the worker properly and made them feel like they were at fault. It was a really horrible experience for that person.
Can you share some job interview horror stories?
Well, I knew someone who went for an interview at a very posh company. They made her wait for two hours before the interview started. Then, during the interview, the panel of interviewers were all very cold and seemed uninterested in what she was saying. They hardly asked any follow - up questions and she left feeling really demoralized.
Can you share some job search horror stories?
Sure. One of my job search horror stories was when I applied for a job that seemed perfect. I had all the qualifications and aced the first two interviews. But then, for the final interview, they made me wait for over two hours in a cold, uncomfortable waiting room with no explanation. It was so disrespectful and made me feel like they didn't value my time at all.
Can you share some job interview horror stories?
Well, there was a case where a job applicant thought the interview was a casual event. So, he showed up in flip - flops and a tank top. The interviewers were shocked as it was for a corporate job. Also, a friend of mine had an interview where the interviewer kept interrupting her and not really listening to what she had to say. It made her feel so unimportant and she didn't get the job.
Share some house hunting horror stories.
One horror story is finding a seemingly perfect house. But when moving in, we realized there was a serious mold problem in the basement that the previous owner had hidden. It cost a fortune to fix.
What are the most common elements in job hunting horror stories?
One common element is unprofessional behavior from the employer. For example, not responding to candidates or being rude during interviews.