Woo Hoo! I am not the Most Intimidating Interviewer!
In some recent posts, I have mentioned that I am apparently an intimidating interviewer at work. Well, apparently, FlyingV is much more intimidating. He relayed a hilarious story to me yesterday that I just have to share with all of you. Feel free to point and laugh at FlyingV the next time you see him.
A few weeks ago, FlyingV phone screened a candidate who was looking for a job (don't remember if it was for full-time or internship). FlyingV thought the candidate was actually quite good, so he started to challenge the guy a little more. He asked tough questions and tougher follow ups just to see how the guy would respond with a little "pressure". Apparently, the candidate just gave up and quit near the end because he gave a very terse response to FlyingV's last question and was clearly frustrated with how the interview was going. After the interview, FlyingV felt bad because he probably pushed the kid a little harder than he needed to. However, we ended up bringing the candidate in for a home office interview since he was pretty strong (according to FlyingV).
The candidate was in the office recently and passed along his version of the FlyingV's interview to a couple of the people he met with at the office. This guy mentioned that the interviews weren't nearly as difficult compared to his original phone screen and that he was sure he bombed his interview with FlyingV and would not make it to the next stage of the interview process because it went so poorly and he felt so stupid/depressed. In fact, THE CANDIDATE CALLED HIS MOM AFTER THE PHONE SCREEN BECAUSE HE WAS SO UPSET! FlyingV made a college guy break down and call his mom because he was so intimidating in an interview. How hilarious is that?
We don't try to intimidate the people we interview since we need to be able to recruit the candidates we like to actually accept the job. FlyingV was just pushing the candidate a little more because the guy was a decent candidate. FlyingV is not really an asshole and doesn't normally make people call their mothers (hopefully), but that doesn't make the story any less funny. The kid called his mom! Seriously! One of the best stories I have heard in a while.
I don't know if the candidate will receive a job offer, but I want to be present if/when he finally meets FlyingV in person. I'll be taking wagers on the brawl that will commence shortly after the meeting. :)
A few weeks ago, FlyingV phone screened a candidate who was looking for a job (don't remember if it was for full-time or internship). FlyingV thought the candidate was actually quite good, so he started to challenge the guy a little more. He asked tough questions and tougher follow ups just to see how the guy would respond with a little "pressure". Apparently, the candidate just gave up and quit near the end because he gave a very terse response to FlyingV's last question and was clearly frustrated with how the interview was going. After the interview, FlyingV felt bad because he probably pushed the kid a little harder than he needed to. However, we ended up bringing the candidate in for a home office interview since he was pretty strong (according to FlyingV).
The candidate was in the office recently and passed along his version of the FlyingV's interview to a couple of the people he met with at the office. This guy mentioned that the interviews weren't nearly as difficult compared to his original phone screen and that he was sure he bombed his interview with FlyingV and would not make it to the next stage of the interview process because it went so poorly and he felt so stupid/depressed. In fact, THE CANDIDATE CALLED HIS MOM AFTER THE PHONE SCREEN BECAUSE HE WAS SO UPSET! FlyingV made a college guy break down and call his mom because he was so intimidating in an interview. How hilarious is that?
We don't try to intimidate the people we interview since we need to be able to recruit the candidates we like to actually accept the job. FlyingV was just pushing the candidate a little more because the guy was a decent candidate. FlyingV is not really an asshole and doesn't normally make people call their mothers (hopefully), but that doesn't make the story any less funny. The kid called his mom! Seriously! One of the best stories I have heard in a while.
I don't know if the candidate will receive a job offer, but I want to be present if/when he finally meets FlyingV in person. I'll be taking wagers on the brawl that will commence shortly after the meeting. :)
posted by GaryGinew at 9:06 PM
3 Comments:
LOL at roopdogg LOL LOL
Female? What are you talkin about roop? I know exactly who you're referring to, and he was a guy! In fact, I think he was Canadian and played hockey...
..hey now...nothing wrong with canadians :)
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