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Callum Jones
A man ended up being immediately rejected from a job interview after failing a simple test at the reception of a potential employer.
Job interviews are a pretty daunting prospect, right? From remembering to ask that all important question at the end, to trying your absolute best to not stumble on your words, they're pretty frightening actually.
These pre-match nerves can sometimes lead to a job offer, but one man ended up being rejected from the job interview before he had even been spoken to by his potential new manager.
The employer took to Reddit last year to explain exactly what went down.
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Speaking on the social media platform, they said: "Today, a candidate blew his interview in the first five minutes after he entered the building. He was dismissive to the receptionist.
"She greeted him and he barely made eye contact. She tried to engage him in conversation. Again, no eye contact, no interest in speaking with her.
"What the candidate did not realize was that the 'receptionist' was actually the hiring manager."
Even if you are nervous, there really is no excuse to be so rude.
This guy clearly didn't get the memo, you have got to be on your best behavior from the second you walk through the door... that should go without saying.
The Redditor didn't stop there as they continued: "She called him back to the conference room and explained how every single person on our team is valuable and worthy of respect.
"Due to his interaction with the 'receptionist', the hiring manager did not feel he was a good fit. Thank you for your time but the interview is over.
"Be nice to everyone in the building."
Despite all that, people were quick to defend the candidate.
One user said: "Yeah I was thinking he might have just been really nervous or just simply preoccupied going over interview responses in his head."
Justifying their stance, the original poster edited the initial post adding: "It wasn't just lack of eye contact. He was openly rude and treated her like she was beneath him.
"When he thought he was talking to the decision maker, personality totally changed. Suddenly he was friendly, open, relaxed. So I don't think this was a case of social anxiety.
"The position is a client facing position where being warm, approachable, outgoing is critical."