Twitter Users Shared Their Worst Interview Stories

#3: What’s in a Name?

Matthew’s Ph.D. interview was something he had been diligently preparing for, practicing responses to potential questions for months. He entered the interview room feeling well-prepared, but little did he know that his thorough preparations would lead to an unexpected hiccup. The professor threw him off-guard with a seemingly simple question, and Matthew’s meticulous planning seemed to unravel.

His brain short-circuited, and he managed to utter only a brief, vague response: “Math is fine.” The situation was undoubtedly embarrassing, but it serves as a reminder that overpreparing for an interview can sometimes lead to unexpected stumbling blocks, even for the most diligent candidates.