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Thankfully, when it's done and dusted at least you can laugh about it - you definitely won't be alone.
To prove it, we've rounded up some of the most nightmarish job interview stories from Twitter; it's a guaranteed way to feel better about your own interview indiscretions.
Plus, this doubles up as a guide on exactly what not to do next time you're in the hot seat. Like really. Don't do any of these.
There is no such thing as too polite
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I did a curtsey. Apparently not a good look for a guy.
— Steve Oh (@pumpkinheadrd) January 23, 2018
But there is such thing as taking advice too literally
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I followed someone’s advice who said,”Always dress for the job you want.” pic.twitter.com/BcU3vCJx6D
— Dana (@sunkisseeddd) January 23, 2018
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen thry asked me where I see myself in 5 years and I said "hopefully not at this dump"
— Seth (@SethShaffer) January 23, 2018
Honesty is not always the best policy
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen they asked me why I wanted the job. pic.twitter.com/iZlupcYe60
— Rachel (@bachelruckley) January 23, 2018
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I was asked to describe myself in one word and I said 'contradictory'.#truestory
— Ben Ripley ??️???️? (@Ben_Ripley42) January 23, 2018
There's a time and a place.
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen i reenact the audition scene from flashdance. The interviewers from Goldman Sachs were not impressed. pic.twitter.com/HGLDMmt50a
— Johan Hulaimi (@th1eves) January 23, 2018
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen when they asked about "Work History" and I thought they said "Work it, Mister." pic.twitter.com/GxdVUg9Pvd
— MeltLikeButta (@jwbutta) January 23, 2018
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I took a call to schedule another interview.
— wordsmith cat (@I_am_not_E) January 23, 2018
It's best to prep your answers beforehand.
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I couldn't think of any reasons they should hire me pic.twitter.com/7qGuWsoikM
— Hillary Miller (@CricketArt67) January 23, 2018
Otherwise, you might say something like this.
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I commented on how they were asking too many questions.
— Geoff Clark (@geoffreyclark37) January 23, 2018
Don't forget the basics.
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I hit the bosses car backing out of the parking lot after the interview
— Eric Siegler (@LVGambler123) January 23, 2018
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen stole the parking space from the interviewer right before it began
— Peter Maes (@PeteMaes) January 23, 2018
And try to resist those temptations.
#IBlewTheInterviewWhen I stuffed my pockets with the free Keurig cups on the way out. pic.twitter.com/xxv1dFbdbH
— Jolene Rheault (@thedigimommy) January 23, 2018
