Craziest Candidate Interviews topJob interviews can be intensely nerve-wracking experiences. With a potential job offer on the line and nerves running high, it can be difficult for candidates to toe the line between professional and memorable… and occasionally, a candidate takes their desire to be remembered a bit too far.

We’ve compiled some of the most unexpected, unforgettable, and strangest interview experiences reported by talent acquisition professionals across the internet.

If you enjoyed these anecdotes from recruiters divulging their most unexpected interview moments, check out the below articles from Business Insider and The State Journal-Register for more.

Brutal Honesty
Boundaries
Three's a crowd
Hard to Believe

Every recruiter in the industry long enough has likely had one or two unusual interview experiences of their own. While these unconventional candidates may not often make it to the final round of consideration, they no doubt make for interesting anecdotes, and add some (sometimes needed) levity to the interview process.

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    Natalie Zimmerman writes and coordinates the social media content for BioHire, and is an occasional writer of articles for the Journal.

    After graduating from Smith College with a degree in Biology and working in cancer research post-grad, Natalie transitioned out of the laboratory and into the realm of writing and marketing. She is also a Marketing Associate at Sci.bio Recruiting, building social media, blog, and newsletter content for the company.

    Outside of work, Natalie enjoys reading, writing (creatively), cooking, and stumbling upon undiscovered bookstores and coffee shops in New York City, where she's based.



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