i had an interview with some Manager on Tuesday. needless to say it didn't go well.
Manager: So tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
Me: Hmmm. Uhhhh. Uhhmmm... Hmmmm. Well.... I don't really have any strengths per se but I just am a hard worker and like to be diligent about my work. I work within a short time frame and always get back to people quickly. I am also quick about requests so a lot of people have told me they like working with me.
Manager: I see. And weaknesses?
Me: Ummm....Well in relation to weaknesses I don't really have any for this job. My weaknesses would only come from an office environment but you guys want me to work from home so I don't really have anything to say about weaknesses in that regard.
Manager: Understood. So Pumkin the reason we ask your strengths and weaknesses is because we want the best person for the job. We would like to play to your strengths to place you in the most optimal position available and in order to do so we would need to know weaknesses so we can cover all bases. We wouldn't want you to be placed in an area where you struggle. We notice that employees often struggle in silence and we are trying to avoid that. We know that being happy at work means being happy in life and creates an overall more productive employee. Is there anything else you would like to add?
Me: Uhmm.....No not really. I just want to thank you for talking to me.
Manager: Of course.
legit verbatim interview. i was so nervous. she hasn't talked to me since. i bet she went back into her office and opened up a bottle of whiskey and drank herself silly while laughing at my ass. wondering why there is a labor shortage and how so many dim-witted fucking idiots keep applying to her
