Friday, November 09, 2007
It's the interview season and there are some really funny stories. A few excerpts:
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A US-only company(one which doesnt sponsor H1-B) shortlists x candidates of which half require sponsorship.
Telephonic Interview Starts.
Interviewer introduces herself and then goes on to reveal that they dont sponsor visas.
Candidate(Without going into the resume walk) - The rest of the list requires sponsorship.So should i tell the remaining candidates this information?
Interviewer(In a spot)- Umm...welll.....
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Disinterested Interviewer: Tell me a joke.
Candidate: I know jokes in Hindi and all of them are vulgar. Do you want me to translate ?
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The same Disinterested Interviewer : Cricket seems to be a boring game. I heard its played over 5 days..blah blah
Candidate: What do you know about cricket. Let me clear your misconceptions. ....goes into the formats of 20-20 and one day....
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Interviewer : What are essential leadership qualities
Candidate: Inspirational..motivational..charismatic..team-person
Interviewer(taking notes) - Tell me more
Candidate: Innovative , Strong interpersonal skills....blah blah..
Interviewer(taking notes) - Tell me more..see im writing down what you say and the HR will then call u for round 2 based on your responses...so just tell me more
Candidate(WTF !)- blah blah blah....
Interviewer(taking notes)- More?
Candidate (looking incredulous)- I have told you the universal set !!!!
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Interviewer : How are your unix skills on a scale of 5
MBA Candidate (thinking WTF!) - How do you define 5 ...is it kernal programing..? then its 4
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