Join us for Workable Next! Get an exclusive look at our upcoming product releases. Save your seat

interview horror stories

15 job interview horror stories that you won’t believe

Interview horror stories are tales of bizarre, awkward, or downright terrifying experiences during job interviews. They range fr...

Weird interview questions: How to give your candidates goosebumps

Dani Clayton is a young American teacher who moved to London to make a fresh start. Having seen a job ad for an au pair position...

Interview red flags for employers: 5 common myths about candidates

Interview red flags for employers: 5 common myths about candidates

“Do you know why I invited you to this interview?” “I guess it’s because I have the right skills for the job?” “Well, yes, you’r...

How to be the worst interviewer

Meet Joe – Head of Digital Marketing at “Fictional Company”. Joe is really good at his job but has been struggling lately, ever ...

interview no show

How to handle an interview no show

Handling an interview no-show involves maintaining professionalism, understanding the candidate's situation, and following up wi...

Why your hiring shouldn’t hinge on thank-you emails

Thank you emails can be a useful tool in the hiring process, but they should not be the deciding factor. They can showcase a can...

How to explain your structured interview process to candidates

Structured interviews, while more rigid, offer a fair, consistent, and objective hiring process. To make candidates comfortable,...

giving-interview-feedback

Giving interview feedback: the dos and don’ts

The dos of giving interview feedback include telling the truth, writing creatively, being tactful, praising when possible, and a...

Mistake that put off job candidates

9 common interviewer mistakes that put off candidates

Interviewers can get away with mistakes more easily than interviewees. Candidates are supposed to stress about how to create a p...

Why you should always write a post-interview rejection letter

Writing a post-interview rejection letter is not a task anyone enjoys. It’s an easy one to fumble but it’s much worse to a...

Let's grow together

Explore our full platform with a 15-day free trial.
Post jobs, get candidates and onboard employees all in one place.

Start a free trial