Reddit Experience · 2026 Q1

Is anyone really doing any of these things?

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Interview Experience

Some HR person said people are doing these things in an interview. The interviewer didn't like it (some are bad and shouldn't be done). These are done at jobs that wouldn't require them, such as a pet

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Some HR person said people are doing these things in an interview. The interviewer didn't like it (some are bad and shouldn't be done). These are done at jobs that wouldn't require them, such as a pet at an office that doesn't allow pets except maybe bring your child to work day. But is anyone really doing this? * chewing gum during the interview * phones and smart watches with the ringers still on (my watch vibrates, but not loud and I've learned to ignore it when I want) * pets * parents, for fun or just because, but not because of accessibility issues * big headphones on the head or worn around the neck * giant water bottles * strong parfume or cologne * sunglasses on your head * lunch and snacks One item I didn't get, was a hoodie you planned to take off. If the job is casual or the business is, no problem. But maybe this was for more professional jobs. I could see bringing a giant reusable water bottle of the company is sustainable and showing that you prefer that as well as how long you had it, maybe. I know one older interviewee had spilled coffee on himself before the coming in (didn't bring in the coffee) and apologized. Still got the job. If you're doing this, did you get the job?
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