More Ill-Advised Interview Locations

The BATHROOM? Really?

SUPER instinct answering the phone while you're in a public bathroom. I appreciate the siren song of the Unknown Caller ID, but circumstances do exist in which you may just want to kick it to voicemail. Me calling you to discuss your resume ranks pretty high up on the list.

The Zoo

People have kids. People have pets. I think both are cute, but when I've already identified myself as a potential employer and you've TOLD me you are in an environment in which you're able to openly discuss your qualifications for the position, we should NEVER have to have this conversation:

Me: "Joe, I'm sorry. Is that a BIRD in the background?"

Joe: "OH! Yes, she is my friend and she is singing all over the place."

Me: "Oh, I had to ask. It sounded either like someone was choking a bird or blowing a police whistle into the phone."

Joe: "She gets very excited when I get home. Do you think it would help if I move into another room?"

Me: "I can't imagine that it would hurt, Joe. Thanks."