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Alright, here’s a little treat for you. We dug up some of the weirdest, funniest, and just plain facepalm-worthy questions job candidates have thrown at recruiters. Buckle up, it’s a wild ride!
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This guy asked, "What did you have for dinner last night?" I said, "Shepherd’s pie." He replied, "Ahh banging, cheese on top?" Yep, he got the job.
A Utah-born applicant asked, "So is every day Hawaiian shirt day?" (I live in Hawaii). Yep, it’s casual here - everyone leaves early to hit the surf. Definitely not your usual dress code question.
My aunt asked, "Do you have profit sharing or do you live off the blood of the workers?" Sounds like she wasn’t exactly job-hunting. Also, she passed the bar but never worked a day in her life.
In a group interview, a single mom railed on about needing to start immediately because she had to find a babysitter. When HR told her they’d contact qualified candidates, she lost it. The HR boss finally said, "You don’t." Drama ensued. I ended up getting the job instead. Wild!
A guy kept whining about the owner, not knowing I OWN the company. He claimed the owner screwed him over in the past...funny because he never even applied! The cherry on top? When I had to leave for my kid’s ER visit, he said, "That’s why women make bad managers." Big mistake. He left dumbfounded.
A guy stole the HR manager’s wallet during orientation and bought beer. He got caught, denied it, then gave the wallet back. He then asked if he could keep his job. Spoiler: Nope.
Yep, someone actually asked what church I attend during an IT job interview. Because that’s totally relevant, right?
During a technical interview, a struggling engineer asked, "Can you solve it wrong and I’ll tell you what’s wrong with your solution?" My jaw dropping was 100% real.
A guy interviewing for an engineering job asked if we were a "vaccine and masks company." We test for COVID, but let’s just say he barely scraped by… at least he was honest?
She was already working full-time when she applied for another full-time job. Asked if she needed to quit the first job. She claimed she was so bored, she could totally ghost at one of them. Bold strategy.
Asked if they were running a background check. Normally no, but after this guy cheerfully described beating someone up, let’s just say he wasn’t getting the job.
He told us women were like bees to honey and that he preferred not to work around them. Spoiler alert: no next round for him.
Candidate asked what it takes to be in my role in 3-4 years. I said either I leave or have an accident. He asked if I had allergies. He got recommended. What else can you say?
A nervous IT candidate asked about the ‘company jorts policy.’ He got the job and earned the nickname 'Jorts from IT.' You just can’t make this stuff up.
This guy asked if all the women who work here are hot. Nope, didn’t make it past note-taking.
A classic: asking about office romance rules. Always a fun conversation starter (or ender).
Feeling doomed, I asked if they wanted me to recommend friends for the job. They said, why sabotage yourself? Somehow, I still got hired. Life’s funny like that.
A dude over 50 asked if he’d have to work for me, a mid-30s boss. The answer? Yep. Honestly, we all had a good laugh.
The mom of a 28-year-old candidate interrupted the interview, answered for him, and straight-up asked when he could start. Talk about overbearing!
Candidate seriously wanted to know how much water is in the ocean. The follow-up? "You’re all wrong - it changes with the water cycle." Can’t argue with that logic!
Guy walks in, says “I’m not sure I’m interested,” and throws a tantrum when the interview ends early. Spoiler: no job for him.
Interview for fraud detection gets only one question: how to catch an employee stealing. Candidate got frustrated when I wouldn’t reveal specifics. Either planning a heist or clueless. Hard nope.
Candidate asked when to give time off requests for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I said, “This is a seasonal job.” Blink and missed it!
Candidate asked if I believe in UFOs. This was a space-related engineering job. This question earned a polite “Thanks, but no thanks.”
Right as we’re about to shake hands, the candidate asks what the job entails after we spent half an hour explaining. Spoiler: she didn’t get it at all.
Not me, but a coworker had a candidate straight up ask if calling out a lot would be a problem. Hmmm… think about that one.
When asked about dress code, a woman said, "Good, because this is the only pair of shoes I own and I’m only buying shoes like these." Then she slammed her feet on the desk. Bold move.
Candidate applied for receptionist and asked if they wouldn’t have to deal with the public. Because that’s kinda the job…but hey, we’ve all been there.
“What’s the worst part about working here?” seems okay, but no one wants to spill the beans because they gotta keep working with the team. It’s a lose-lose!
A pretty legit question but asked with such enthusiasm it left interviewers speechless. This wasn’t an entry-level job, so timing matters!
Asked if they can skip all the paperwork after jobs (gas line provisioning). Interviewers gave hilarious looks. Guess what? They start soon and no paperwork for them!
This gem came up, eying the interviewer. The reply? Finger-shaking and “I think we’re done here.” Next step: escort out the door.
Yep, someone actually asked this during an interview. Because that’s totally job-relevant, right?
A brand new finance grad asked if it’s okay to fudge numbers if the boss wants. Absolutely not. Next!
A creepy guy asked if any under-18s work here. Hair on neck stood up immediately. Not a good start.
From a lab interview: candidate wanted to know what kind of trash we tossed. Because apparently waste management is key interview material?
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