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What was your most embarrassing job interview? What was your most embarrassing job interview?
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In a world where viral marketing can pay off more than traditional advertising, Heineken has struck liquid gold. The brewing company released a video of its search to find interns, which shows its somewhat unusual interview methods. In one clip, the applicant must help the interviewer when he "passes out". In another, a hapless young man has to assist during a fire evacuation. Perhaps the most uncomfortable moment comes when the Heineken manager insists on holding the young hopeful's hand all the way into the interview room. Heineken later explained that it was looking for people with the skills to deal with these situations well.In a world where viral marketing can pay off more than traditional advertising, Heineken has struck liquid gold. The brewing company released a video of its search to find interns, which shows its somewhat unusual interview methods. In one clip, the applicant must help the interviewer when he "passes out". In another, a hapless young man has to assist during a fire evacuation. Perhaps the most uncomfortable moment comes when the Heineken manager insists on holding the young hopeful's hand all the way into the interview room. Heineken later explained that it was looking for people with the skills to deal with these situations well.
Despite the obvious ploy to win over online viewers, the video illustrates the function of embarrassing interview techniques. Have you ever been to a job interview where something went terribly wrong? Were the tactics employed somewhat unusual? Tell us your oddest job-seeking stories.Despite the obvious ploy to win over online viewers, the video illustrates the function of embarrassing interview techniques. Have you ever been to a job interview where something went terribly wrong? Were the tactics employed somewhat unusual? Tell us your oddest job-seeking stories.
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