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Vice Presidents and personnel directors of the one hundred largest
corporations were asked to describe their most unusual experience
interviewing prospective employees.

+A job applicant challenged the interviewer to an arm wrestle.
+Interviewee wore a Walkman, explaining that she could listen to the
interviewer and the music at the same time.
+Candidate fell and broke arm during interview.
+Candidate announced she hadn't had lunch and proceeded to eat a hamburger
and french fries in the interviewers office.
+Candidate explained that her long-term goal was to replace the interviewer.
+Candidate said he never finished high school because he was kidnapped and
kept in a closet in Mexico.
+Balding Candidate excused himself and returned to the office a few minutes
later wearing a headpiece.
+Applicant said if he was hired he would demonstrate his loyalty by having
the corporate logo tattooed on his forearm.
+Applicant interrupted interview to phone her therapist for advice on how to
answer specific interview questions.
+Candidate brought large dog to interview.
+Applicant refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed standing up.
+Candidate dozed off during interview.

     The employers were also asked to list the "most unusual" questions that
have beenasked by job candidates.

+"What is it that you people do at this company?"
+"What is the company motto?"
+"Why aren't you in a more interesting business?"
+"What are the zodiac signs of all the board members?"
+"Why do you want references?"
+"Do I have to dress for the next interview?"
+"I know this is off the subject, but will you marry me?"
+"Will the company move my rock collection from California to Maryland?"
+"Will the company pay to relocate my horse?"
+"Does your health insurance cover pets?"
+"Would it be a problem if I'm angry most of the time?"
+"Does your company have a policy regarding concealed weapons?"
+"Do you think the company would be willing to lower my pay?"
+"Why am I here?"