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Stickseas0n · 2024-10-05T08:21:20+00:00

Okay, where do I start I've just had a job interview confirmed and they've asked me to bring an object that best reflects my personality 😂 Never heard of this before What does one bring? 🤔 Not strictly an AIBU but can I have some ideas please!

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 07/10/2024 10:39

Hameth · 07/10/2024 08:28

I interview all the time and I don't do this bit it's a good idea. They are probably fed up of learned answers so this will give them a bit of an insight into you. It will also allow them to calibrate your body language and tone when you are interested in something. Employers do usually want nice people who will fit into the team, so bring something from a hobby thats fun, or picture of you doing something intersting. Interviews are tiring so pick something to stand out for them. I would say to those who think team building etc etc is a waste of time etc, well you've got a long life hating your job so good luck with that.

I absolutely hate 'team building' and have refused to do it on several occasions and I would never do it in my own time. It doesn't mean I can't do my job or be part of the team.

Whisperingangel1 · 07/10/2024 08:39

Oh god OP you just reminded me, i interviewed for a retail job a long time ago and they made us go to a recruitment day. They put a box with various objects in on the table and we had to each take an item and then 'sell' it to them like we were on the QVC shopping channel. Horrific. I stayed long enough to use the staff discount then quit.

Hameth · 07/10/2024 08:28

I interview all the time and I don't do this bit it's a good idea. They are probably fed up of learned answers so this will give them a bit of an insight into you. It will also allow them to calibrate your body language and tone when you are interested in something. Employers do usually want nice people who will fit into the team, so bring something from a hobby thats fun, or picture of you doing something intersting. Interviews are tiring so pick something to stand out for them. I would say to those who think team building etc etc is a waste of time etc, well you've got a long life hating your job so good luck with that.

PrettyParrot · 07/10/2024 07:48

I'd take a favourite book - it doesn't define me but gives a pretty good sense of my way of thinking!

Incognito1975 · 07/10/2024 07:42

Take something you can use as a prop for your positive character traits. Eg a diary and say you are organised and punctual and like to keep to task 🤣

tensmum1964 · 07/10/2024 03:53

I hate things like this too. I would take in a dildo. I probably wouldn't get the job but it would be worth it just to see the look on their faces. 🤣

JMSA · 07/10/2024 01:44

A chimney.

And say 'guys, I'm not going to charge you for this. It's on the house.'

terracottafarm · 07/10/2024 00:08

Custard cream. Hard on the outside, soft on the inside.

glittercunt · 06/10/2024 23:40

Had this in Tesco group interview about 26 years ago, we had to go out to the shop floor and bring back an item which best reflected us. I've told so many folks about what my adhd mouth came out with for mine that I'm not sharing here. But it's a bit of fun.

BunnyLake · 06/10/2024 23:33

MellersSmellers · 06/10/2024 20:40

Oh fgs, I hate that kind of thing. As a PP said, brace yourself for the team meetings...
How about a plant or a fruit/vegetable that you've grown (or can claim to have grown!). Nurturing, reliable, wholesome, committed blah blah

Or bake a cake. The promise of baked goods coming their way might sway it.

canyouseemyhousefromhere · 06/10/2024 23:17

Well sounds like someone has read a book on "quirky interview techniques " 🙄

Take a manicure set so you can use your time effectively while being interviewed.

RudySundays · 06/10/2024 23:15

I was asked this in my interview for Topshop yeeeeears ago! I took a bra and said I was uplifting and supportive 🤣 got the job as well!

SALaw · 06/10/2024 21:11

Think of the attribute you want to highlight and find something for that

Mumofthreeteenagers · 06/10/2024 21:08

Stickseas0n · 05/10/2024 09:23

I'm a friendly person, get on well with everyone, reliable, will gladly be over worked 😂

Blue tac

Sharptonguedwoman · 06/10/2024 21:02

Stickseas0n · 05/10/2024 09:29

I have four kids so you know, I don't have any 😂 I used to enjoy the gym
I quite like live music, maybe an old gig ticket?

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This is a good one. Not sentimental but an interest or hobby.

MellersSmellers · 06/10/2024 20:40

Oh fgs, I hate that kind of thing. As a PP said, brace yourself for the team meetings...
How about a plant or a fruit/vegetable that you've grown (or can claim to have grown!). Nurturing, reliable, wholesome, committed blah blah

Beautifulweeds · 06/10/2024 20:16

An axe and a creepy smile...

onaroll · 06/10/2024 20:15

Oh, I’m so hoping you have an over gregarious dog to take with you 😏

Single50something · 06/10/2024 19:24

Stickseas0n · 05/10/2024 09:25

It's only a seasonal position
In a retail shop is all I'll say incase they find my thread 😬😂

I saw Tiger advertised recently....I can imagine they might have an interview like that?! I love the shop btw :)

JayJayj · 06/10/2024 18:46

A ball of string.
versatile, strong. Made of lots of smaller threads to create one strong piece. Always needed.

Nogaxeh · 06/10/2024 18:41

This would be an easy choice for me - I'd bring the scarf I knitted for myself. It has several interesting design features that would give me a lot to talk about.

CostelloJones · 06/10/2024 18:39

A loo roll for this complete and utter shite

MMUmum · 06/10/2024 18:36

I know someone who was asked ' if you were on a carousel horse going round and round, what song would you be singing' 🤣🤣🤣

tommyhoundmum · 06/10/2024 18:28

I'd take our massive dog.

ilovegranny · 06/10/2024 18:21

Take a book, then however it goes, you have something to read on the way home. Unless, of course, you’re driving.