I had a phone interview
with a prospective employer yesterday.
The executive tried to multitask
during the interview.
There were constant interruptions
which prompted abrupt changes in topic.
He drifted off in conversation
and rambled
while I heard a tapping
(likely of his fingers on a keyboard).
He’d yell things like
‘what the hell was that?’
and ‘I can’t believe it’
at random.
In other words…
he came across as a total nutbar.
I don’t know if he’s crazy.
He’s an executive
for a high profile company
so I’m guessing he’s not
but first impressions stick.
I’m seriously reconsidering my interest.
When you are involved in a phone interview
or, heck, any sort of phone conversation,
give that call your entire attention.
If you don’t,
you could end up looking insane.