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We can learn wrong job interview strategies from highly exaggerated television shows. Even subtle idiosyncrasies can mislead our intentions, focus, and results. Although these situations are exaggerated (or not) and reach beyond the scope of realism, all three have valuable lessons:
The job interview lesson from this video from Murphy Brown has several take-a-ways:
- Too much information is an immediate turn-off
- A cordial interviewer does not validate your interview performance
- Emphasize skills and how you can serve the people who will work with you
This episode from Home Improvement has two major take-a-ways:
- Don’t respond to your competition’s credentials hastily without researching the employer, and their expectations.
- Creating assumptions in your mind about your employer is a lack of common sense.
Editor’s Note:
- Please follow the below link to You Tube for the clip, the scene starts around the 2:15 mark.
In this episode of the “Mary Tyler Moore” show, Mary moves to Minneapolis and interviews with Mr. Grant. Note the two main take-a-ways:
- Notice that Mary was direct without being disrespectful when Mr. Grant asked several inappropriate questions
- Always focus on giving positive answers and reactions to rude and obnoxious behaving employers. Sometimes employers will test of your character using inane antics
I’m sure you didn’t mind wading through the ridiculous situations to see the main lessons. For as many tools available on the web, there is no excuse for ignorance. Give interviewing 100% effort, to receive 100% rewards.
About Mark Anthony Dyson
I am the "The Voice of Job Seekers!" I offer compassionate career and job search advice as I hack and re-imagine the job search process. You need to be "the prescription to an employer's job description." You must be solution-oriented and work in positions in companies where you are the remedy. Your job search must be a lifestyle, and your career must be in front of you constantly. You can no longer shed your aspirations at the change seasons. There are strengths you have that need constant use and development. Be sure you sign up to download my E-Book, "421 Modern Job Search Tips 2021!" You can find my career advice and work in media outlets such as Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, Glassdoor, and many other outlets.