May 22, 2007

Are You Kidding Me?!

Seriously! I had a job interview today. I was really excited when the lady called. I have already applied to this place once, so I thought for sure that I would get the job this time. I got ready and dressed all cute and everything. But when I got there, everything started to go down hill. Don't get me wrong, the interview went okay, but I couldn't believe the questions she was asking me. She had my application right in front of her and yet, she asked me how old I was. Do the math! By birthday is right freaking there. Then, she asked me if I had any previous waitressing experience. I wanted to be sarcastic but I knew that I definitely would not get the job if I was. So I politely said yes. Who in their right mind would apply to be a waitress at one of the busiest bars on that side of town without knowing how to waitress? Better question, who can't figure out how to waitress? So then she asks me if I've had any previous work with alcohol. Which now I remember I worked at a liquor store that I forgot to mention, but it is listed on my application under previous work experience, so when she learns how to read, she'll know. But I told her that I worked as a bartender for two years, which was also listed under previous work experience. At this point, I was surprised that she knew my name. Then she asked those stupid questions that interviewers ask just to be mean. You know the ones like, why do you think you are the best person for this job?!?!?! Then she tells me that there are 47 other applicants for this job. Are you kidding me?! You couldn't narrow it down any? I don't know if I got the job yet, but I do know that this lady was crazy!

1 comment:

Frannie Farmer said...

Hmmm, perhaps someone skipped Interviewing 101 from their HR course ...
That sucks!