AIBU to ask you to make me feel better about this absolute howler of an interview? Or should I just leave the country?

I doubt I will ever read an embarrassing interview story that will top this one. Thank you @veryoldwoman

Maybe them actually laughing is a good sign in that they found your mishap funny rather than unprofessional. It sounds like you regained your composure fairly quickly which showed them you can handle an unexpected turn of it events and think on your feet (or the floor). Try not to dwell on it and I really hope you get the job.

Needless to say, hang tight. It may come good in the end

Many years ago, I was just about to walk up the building steps to an office for my first post uni, proper job interview, when a big ole lorry drove past. Fine on a sunny day, less so on an October rainy day…. and of course was splooshed from head to toe.

As such, I turned up to the office covered in puddle water, with actual grit on my face, and dirt in my hair. I asked for 5 mins to sort myself out pre interview, and as many here have pointed out, made myself memorable to the interview panel and got the job. Even though I was cursing that lorry drivers name on the day, a few days later I was so happy I coulda bought them a pint

That is so funny.
Honestly unless you descended into unacceptable obscenities or started to cry I don’t think this will matter. At least they will remember you!

I managed to self tan my legs in a meeting last week (I thought my camera was off). I'd take you chair incident over that any day of the week. By the way, I'd have loved how well you handled it if I was interviewing you.

I think you'll be remembered OP, sounds like you handled it well and gave the interviewers a much needed chuckle 😃

OP, I really wish I knew you IRL!

Told DP about your chair interview and we both cried with laughter for ages. It's the clinging to the desk, and the JBC that make it so funny. Still laughing now. Thanks for such an hilarious post!

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I was taking an exam in the forces aged 19 in my best uniform where I had to explain some written prescriptions . The panel consisted of two senior high ranking officers and a civilian professor. I leant forward to read one of the scripts and slid off the chair and under the table . One of the officers leant over asked me if I was alright and helped me up.
He poured me a glass of water and asked if I wanted to stand outside , I didn’t , I managed to compose myself and carried on .
i passed 🤣

My friend's a barrister and I don't know if she's typical but she would've absolutely pissed herself.

In a long career I have several memories that still make my cheeks burn when I think of them
i suspect that the panel loved it and was torn between admiration for the way you carried on and being in stitches at the incident.
you have certainly made me laugh💐

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To add, an interview I went to, I got up and walked out...into a cupboard! I have no sense of direction and of course nerves. Got the job! Xxx

That's hilarious and will have made their interview process so much more fun! Keep us updated on the outcome. Xx

Well you said it during an interview and swore at me lol (I realise that was probably deliberate irony)😂 Both would be an issue at my workplace (if overhead by clients, fine amongst colleagues). I hope you get the job! For sure yours will have been the most memorable interview.

Oh God, I'm actually crying with laughter, thank you so much

After a very rough week this made my day!

This thread is funny. I’ve walked out of an interview before as they had the wrong job description up and I thought I was interviewing for something I’d be ace at and I wasn’t. Think head of ivf but the interview was for the menopause clinic. Pointless for both of us. So I just gathered my things thanked them for seeing me but this was a waste of time for both of us. Must have been a theme though because they re advertised the position a week later with an updated job description. I didn’t apply

Not personally, from my daughter who used to work for a major recruitment firm. Two of the firm directors were recuiting for a directorate position. Unfortunately the rectuitment firm had been out on the townthe night before. Part way through the interview one director fell asleep, the shortly afterwards the other one did too!! The candidate just got up and left. Didn't get the job.

This is SO funny 🤣🤣 fingers crossed you get the job xx

So why is it not ok for people to say similar but using the words of Islam. Mohammed etc? Or other religions. Saying what she did is apparently fine for many to hear nowadays but is very offensive to some. A religious version of swearing the "worst" swear words.
By definition what she said was blasphemy (although admittedly it could be said the random descent and reascent of the chair as an act of God! ha ha)
Id still give her the job though if her answers were good/best candidate. But I would ask her to not use language of that sort in front of clients (so as not to offend and because its unprofessional behaviour).

Very best of luck OP and I think you should get the job ;-) My Teams interview "incidents" have been boring connection fails. My hitherto impeccable connection at home failed. I reconnected, carried on and got the job.. I think your situation is comparable..Truly hope you get the job.

After I started my manager sent me a screenshot because in a meeting my cat had jumped on my lap and was obliterating my face. It looked as if cat face on my body. Haha
Please update us and don't feel bad!

I used to interview people and that would have made my year! At least you’ll be memorable!

This is so brilliantly written.
They should give you the job.