Twitter Users Shared Their Worst Interview Stories

#30: Our Little Secret

Awkward moments can occur during job interviews, and there are typically two approaches to handling them: either act like nothing happened and continue with the interview as if nothing occurred or address the awkwardness head-on to diffuse the tension. Both approaches have their challenges.

In this case, the interviewer chose the first route, attempting to ignore the awkward incident. However, it can be challenging to maintain composure when everyone in the room is aware of what happened and silently passing judgment. Additionally, the oddity of chewing gum during a job interview raises questions about the candidate’s preparedness and professionalism, regardless of the paper incident.