Twitter thread on why Indian youth get job interviews wrong is hilariously tragic
“Bosses from hell” is a common trope in the sitcom that is our lives. Almost everyone has a story to tell about that toxic work environment, all thanks to the bosses.
But what about the flip side - how do the canidates fare when they come seeking for jobs?
Ravina Rawal - a writer (DailyO contributor at that), editor and film critic - tells you that story.
In a series of hilarious tweets, she chalks out the kind of horrible candidates she has come across while conducting job interviews. You will have a hard time wrapping your head around just how bad some of these candidates were. From shabby, unprofessional, creepy, to downright inappropriate, she’s seen them all.
Have interviewed close to 40 people for various positions across Viacom's youth & English entertainment brands over the last month or two.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
Not to sound like a matron of discipline, but I'm genuinely appalled at their complete disregard for etiquette and unwillingness to hustle.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
They're everyone's target audience, and they're high in demand in media work forces, as companies gun for increasingly younger cores.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
You’re supposed to be candid during your interview but this one really takes it to a new level.
But bro, if you're cancelling an interview, don't (a) WhatsApp me (b) to say that you're hungover.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
Talk about getting comfortable with your probably-not-future-employer.
Also, DON'T CALL ME BRO WHEN I'M INTERVIEWING YOU.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
When I ask you how old you are, responding with "How old are YOU? ;) " is far from appropriate.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
When I offer you tea/coffee/water, asking for juice is the wrong kinda ambitious. You're here for an interview, not a food tasting.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
Don't bitch endlessly about your former boss. "We didn't get along" or "it wasn't working out" is enough. "He was an asshole" is too much.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
Resu-meh.
If you're bringing a hard copy of your CV, great. PLEASE ensure that it is (a) thoroughly spellchecked and (b) not severely crumpled.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
When I quiz you about something that concerns me on your CV, don't tell me you've looked mine up and "we're basically the same". You're 22.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
Why would anyone do this?
DON'T come stoned. YOU think you're a "functional junkie"/"more creative" when high, but those aren't sentences you're making. Theyre sounds
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
PLEASE look like you've showered at some point in the last 24 hours. Comb your hair. Cut your nails. Don't wear rubber chappals.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
If I give you a quick assignment/copy test, I'm testing you on a key skill I need you to have. Saying "do I have to?" is just...
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
That’s a very valid question.
HOW ARE YOU GUYS GETTING ANY JOBS?
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
"Is it cool if I freelance on the side?"(a) NO, DUDE. And (b) if your side hustle was working, you wouldn't be applying for a main squeeze
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
Also, if you sense that the interview is going badly, I'm the wrong person to say "Can you hook me up with AIB or EIC?" to on your way out.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
If you're coming for an interview with a friend, no problem, but when there's only one opening, don't give the package deal ultimatum.
— Ravina Rawal (@RavinaRawal) July 20, 2017
No wonder unemployment is on the rise!