Executives were asked: "What is the most unusual thing you have ever witnessed
or heard of happening during a job interview?" Below are some of the more
exceptional responses:

"Said if he was hired, he'd teach me ballroom dancing at no charge, and started
demonstrating."

"She returned that afternoon asking if we could re-do the entire interview."

"Apologized for being late. Said he accidentally locked his clothes in his
closet."

"Took three cellular phone calls. Said she had a similar business on the side."

"After a difficult question, she wanted to leave the room momentarily to
meditate."

"Candidate was told to take his time answering, so he began writing down each
of his answers before speaking."

"Shortly before sitting down, she brought out a line of cosmetics and started a
strong sales pitch."

"Man brought in his five children and cat."

"Said if I hired him, I'd soon regret it."

"Applicant indicated that if he wasn't hired, the future of the company would
be jeopardized for confidential reasons."

"Arrived with a snake around her neck. Said she took her pet everywhere."

"Brought in a mini tape recorder and said he always taped his job interviews."

"Left his dry cleaner tag on his jacket and said he wanted to show he was a
clean individual."

"Applicant handed me an employment contract and said I'd have to sign it if he
was going to be hired."

"When asked about loyalty, showed a tattoo of his girlfriend's name."

"Woman brought a large shopping bag of canceled checks and thumbed through them
during the interview."

"After a very long interview, he casually said he had already accepted another
position."