Difficult job interviews can be deeply uncomfortable for candidates, but accounts of poor experiences may also reveal important lessons about recruitment and the wider world of work.
One experience highlighted involved a candidate being asked whether they were a person who cried. The question is presented as an example of the unexpected and potentially inappropriate subjects that can arise during an interview.
The wider collection focuses on people’s worst interview experiences. It explores how such encounters can feel distressing in the moment while also providing an opportunity to reflect on workplace expectations and the conduct of employers during recruitment.
No further details about the individuals involved, the organisations concerned or the circumstances of the interviews are available in the supplied material.
