Funny job interview stories are good for more
than just a laugh. They illustrate the mistakes that many job candidates make,
only make them in a much bigger and more obvious way. For instance, there's the
story of the candidate who was asked to describe his ideal job. His response
was that he didn't know, that he hadn't had it yet.
This shows a serious lack of understanding of
how to play the interview game. In that event, the best response is to simple
describe the job that you are applying for. Or there's the story of the
candidate who was asked what motivated him. He answered that he had a big
house, a big car and a big credit card balance, so he was motivated by money.
As honest as this answer is, most employers do not appreciate being told
answers that honest. For one thing, it implies that the employee will leave for
a more lucrative offer.
