Boss explains salt and pepper test used in job interviews
Would you pass the test?
Job hunting is tough, and the job market can be relentless.
One of the most stressful parts of securing a new job? The interview process.
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You need to make a great first impression, prove you're the perfect fit, answer every question flawlessly, and balance personality with professionalism – all in just a few minutes.
And according to experts, recruiters and potential employers don't need that long. It takes just seven seconds for them to form a first impression. No pressure, right?
It can be difficult to know what to expect when sitting across from your potential new boss or HR manager.
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You're fine with all the normal "where do you see yourself in five years"-type questions but there always seems to be that one question that is a bit left-field.
This is one you should be on the lookout for.
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A Reddit user shared that their old boss had a very specific test that would determine the outcome of an interview.
The post read: "A company I used to work for does all-day interviews with multiple people, and one of them is always a lunch interview.
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I heard about a guy who would base his entire decision on one thing - whether or not the person he was interviewing tried their food before reaching for salt, pepper, hot sauce, etc.
If you didn't try your food first, you didn't get a pass from him. Now, that might just be the most random thing we have ever heard, how bored must this guy have been? Glad I didn't interview with him because I pretty much always add pepper to stuff."
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According to many social media users, interviews during breakfast, lunch, and dinner have become quite common.
Already had 4 interviews, potential employer is flying from the UK to my City in Texas for a dinner as the final interview.
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One person commented on the post above, saying that IBM uses this interview technique, but the company has not confirmed this.
Just in case you thought you had all your bases covered for your next job interview you know have to remember how to corrctly use your condiments.
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