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Taking an object to an interview

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Stickseas0n · 05/10/2024 09:21

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!

OP posts:
FerienInLipizza · 05/10/2024 10:45

Take a random book.

Open it.

Say you are an open book.

MildredSauce · 05/10/2024 10:45

NewDogOwner · 05/10/2024 10:40

What utter wank. This is humiliating in a professional situation.

Just this. I am cringing for you x

NewDogOwner · 05/10/2024 10:40

What utter wank. This is humiliating in a professional situation.

Swissvisa · 05/10/2024 10:40

It would be my passport 😂 love to travel/meet new people, experience new things and I enjoy change. If you’re into sport you could take hockey stick/netball (team player)

bignosebignose · 05/10/2024 10:39

Stickseas0n · 05/10/2024 09:23

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

You could get that last part across by bringing a door mat, perhaps with the word WELCOME on it.

ConcernedOfClapham · 05/10/2024 10:38

Stickseas0n · 05/10/2024 09:23

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

Take a candle and, during the interview, light it at both ends.

Raininginparadise2 · 05/10/2024 10:35

YorkshirePuddingsGreatestFan · 05/10/2024 09:31

Vibrator

Shows you're hard working, always buzzing about and keen to get stuck in.

Haha, quality

UnemployedNotRetired · 05/10/2024 10:28

Mmhmmn · 05/10/2024 09:36

You’re my kind of interviewee, @RocketPanda 😄

Show quote history

Or start quoting Blake:

To see a World in a Grain of Sand
And a Heaven in a Wild Flower
Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand
And Eternity in an hour

SabreIsMyFave · 05/10/2024 10:25

Take a dildo.

CitizenofGotham · 05/10/2024 10:24

Neveragain35 · 05/10/2024 10:22

A friend of mine had this. She took in some family
photos and got the job. The other candidate took in a surfboard- didn’t get the job and also had to carry a surfboard around all day!

😂

CitizenofGotham · 05/10/2024 10:24

How about your phone? Say it represents you as your are sociable and provide solutions to problems, you can calculate stuff (depending on the job) and everybody needs one (so hire me😉) Although maybe put it more eloquently than me!

Neveragain35 · 05/10/2024 10:22

A friend of mine had this. She took in some family
photos and got the job. The other candidate took in a surfboard- didn’t get the job and also had to carry a surfboard around all day!

ScottBakula · 05/10/2024 10:21

meganorks · 05/10/2024 09:42

WD40 - everyone knows I can reliably solve most problems

I would love to say I had some divine inspiration for this, but I genuinely just looked up and saw some WD40 on my shelf!

So I'd say, have a look round your house and see what things you have that you could make up some bullshit about!!

This , and a roll of Duck tape, because if one doesn't fix the issue the other one (generally) does.
Ie you can fix most problems

I agree with pp tho, why the hell do employers do this kind of thing.

Blessedbunny · 05/10/2024 10:20

If it is retail be prepared for them to ask you to sell the item to them.

😂😂

TwistedWonder · 05/10/2024 10:19

No suggestions OP other than Ive interviewed over 1000 candidates in my career and I think I’d resign rather than deal with this sort of nonsense.

I might be old and grumpy now but I’ve always managed to employ the best person fit the role without resorting to wanky navel gazing bring your whole self to work BS like this. It’s not a bit of fun, it’s excruciating for both the candidate and the interviewer forced into this nonsense by some muppet from head office thinking they’re oh so wacky

Tel12 · 05/10/2024 10:19

A packet of biscuits. Because you like to share and they always cheer things up. Then leave them to it. At least they won't forget you. Then again it could be seen as a bribe. 😁

zzplea · 05/10/2024 10:19

I think there was a similar thread a few years ago. I can't remember the suggestions but the ones I thought more useful were based on objects that could express why you would be a suitable worker, rather than expressing your personal life/likes. Keep in mind they are assessing you for employment, not friendship and socialising. Unless it's a role were you need to 'perform' and be outgoing.

We never hear the interviewers' perspective on these crap questions, so maybe some are impressed by the candidates' level of zany responses.

DancingPhantomsOnTheTerrace · 05/10/2024 10:18

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 😬😂

A sign telling them to get over themselves?

purplecorkheart · 05/10/2024 10:18

Oh God I cannot stand this kind of crap.

If it is retail be prepared for them to ask you to sell the item to them.

Blessedbunny · 05/10/2024 10:16

@Stickseas0n
A packet of biscuits ..
Because you like biscuits.
Avoid any awkward silences by offering them one. See look how fcking generous you are too.

Startingagainandagain · 05/10/2024 10:14

I would have cancelled the interview.

I just don't like silly gimmicks.

I might have included in my cancellation email a picture of my raised middle-finger to give them a hint of what came to my mind when I read their request...that would be a good representation of my personality.

Missscentsation · 05/10/2024 10:13

How about a photo or something that represents you being a mum, and use it to show your skills, organised, prioritise, deal with the unexpected etc all good in retail! I think rather than an I ate object they can learn more about you rather than it being a random inate object!

ShamblesRock · 05/10/2024 10:13

I'm just looking at my bedside table.

Lamp - A little bit of brightness in the dark.
Back scratcher - I'll scratch your back, if you scratch mine.
Scrunchie - I hold everything in place.
Watch - I like to keep to time. / I'm a clock watcher.
Book - Full of knowledge.
Box of tissues - I'm always ill.
Coaster - I'm obsessed with cleanliness.
False eyelashes - My appearance is very important (really not true)
Candle - I'm really smelly. (Probably true)

PadstowGirl · 05/10/2024 10:13

I'd take in my Hawaiian floral necklace (lei?). It's neon brightly coloured because I'm 100% full of cheerfulness, and I've had it years so like me it's very dependable and it never snaps.

WillowTit · 05/10/2024 10:13

a purse
because you want to earn money to fill the purse