What is the worst thing you could say at a job interview?

According to Forbes magazine:

"1. If you hire me, I'll do a great job!

2. I don't know a lot about that topic, but I'm a fast learner!

3. I really, really want the job.

4. I always get great marks on my performance reviews.

5. I'm a very hard worker. I don't mind working nights and weekends!

6. I was earning $X at my last job but I can take a pay cut.

7. How many other candidates are you interviewing?

8. Do you think I'm qualified for the job?

9. I really need a job.

10. I hope I meet your requirements!"

It says managers have trouble remembering who they've interviewed.
The candidates who stand out know they are qualified for the job, speak their minds clearly, and don't grovel.

This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at June 14, 2018 3:39 AM MDT

I think potential employers want to see some confidence!

I'm pregnant with my second set of triplets.

One time years ago a woman who was thinking about working for me just walked up to me and said in a dismissive voice "I could work for you, I can handle you."
It just felt like she was telling me that she was gonna be in charge.
Maybe that's an example of over confidence?
I didn't call her or anything.

Don't mind me, but I have a bit of a hangover after being out till 3:30 in the morning.  

1. "Hello!  Earth to boring HR dweeb!  I'm not hearing any language about upper management, 15% hiring bonus, corner office, company car, three weeks of paid holiday, private secretary, etc. Listen, I didn't graduate from college last week to be insulted with low-ball offers of entry-level toil, death-by-cubicle and running lunch errands for the boss, you know. This Fresca is flat, by the way. Hold on, hold the phone, chicken bone. Why am I even talking to an underling like you? Send me someone from corporate, you peon, someone authorized to make a decision! Haven't they told you who I am? Hey, wait, what's with the security guards? Why are they grabbing me like this? Whoa, that's the elevator shaft, not the elevator! Go easy on me, guys; I'm a bleeder! Does this mean I should call you, or that you'll get back to me later? Why do I have the feeling that I don't get the job? Fellas, this suit is rented, I'll have you know! Wait, not in the face, please!"


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2. "LOLOLOL! This is just a joke, right?  What do you mean you don't have an opening for a Tilde Management Officer?  I thought this was a real company, but I must be dealing with amateurs here!  Ok, the fun is over, jokes aside, let's get down to business; I can start at the Tilde Unit first thing Monday morning."


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3. "About the background investigation that you just mentioned: listen, you don't put a lot of weight on past long-term periods of commitment in multiple facilities for the criminally insane, do you?"


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4. "Training program?  For me?  Listen:

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5.  "Is this going to take much longer?  I'm telling you, last night was hell!
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