'He was the single worst candidate we had ever encountered': 20+ Job candidates whose interviews could not have gone worse

These job candidates thought they were nailing their interviews, but their interviewers knew that they were flunking them.

During job interviews, hiring managers meet all sorts of people. They meet people with little experience but awesome personalities. Some candidates are highly experienced and seem great for the role, with only a few minor issues that need to be addressed. The hiring manager might have to speak with dozens of candidates before making their final decision. It's based on the candidate's knowledge and skills, as well as deciding if they'll fit the general vibe of the workplace. HR folks know that people get very nervous when they interview, too, so they allow a little room for performance anxiety or uncertainty. But every now and again, they'll encounter a candidate who is so off the wall or unqualified that it's remarkable.

Thousands of people replied to u/jimbobsausage's question wondering, "For people who interview potential candidates for high level positions what was the worst interview you conducted?" More than 2,700 people shared their worst candidate interviews, and you can read some of the funniest and most entertaining stories down below.

Up next, this boss asked for help dealing with his employee's daily "super unprofessional" disruptive habit, and the good people of the internet had some excellent advice.

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