Job interviews can be stressful. What are some things to avoid saying or asking during these meetings with prospective employers? Find out in this SlideShare from OfficeTeam.

1. Weirdest Things Candidates
Have Said During Interviews
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2. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Can I bring my snake
to the office?”

3. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I don’t like working
with people.”
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4. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“My tooth fell out right
before I got here.”
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5. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I watered artificial
plants once because I
didn’t know they were
fake.”
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6. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“You should hire me
because I’m attractive.”
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7. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“What happens if I
don’t do the work?”
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8. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I’m not interested in
this job — I just want
the medical benefits.”
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9. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“My previous manager
was an idiot.”
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10. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“When can I go on
vacation?”
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11. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“If the interview doesn’t
go well, maybe we can
go on a date instead.”
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12. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“When do I get my first
raise?”
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13. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Excuse me while I take
this other call on my cell
phone.”
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14. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I want to set up my
own corporate culture.”
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15. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Can I take four breaks
during work, each an
hour long?”
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16. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“There’s no reason to
interview anyone else
because I’m the best
candidate.”
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17. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Can my friend join us
for this interview?”
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18. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I just want to work here
because it’s close to my
house.”
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19. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I don’t want to work for
this company, but I
really need a job.”
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20. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“How can I become the
boss here?”
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21. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I only need this job until
I find something better.”
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22. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Can I keep a fish at
my desk?”
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23. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Your office is smaller
than I expected.”
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24. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Can you hurry with this
interview?”
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25. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I’m expecting a
low salary.”
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26. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I can’t believe I got an
interview.”
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27. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I don’t think I’m going
to get hired.”
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28. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“Can we reschedule
this? There’s another
interview I really want to
attend.”
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29. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“How long before I
double my salary?”
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30. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“What does this
company do?”
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31. © 2018 OfficeTeam. A Robert Half Company. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Source: OfficeTeam survey of 609 HR managers in the United States and Canada
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“I don’t want the job.”
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