August 30, 2024 at 7:21 pm

‘What are you nervous we’re going to find out about you?’ – Job Interviewer Asked This Candidate Appalling Personal Questions And Makes Offensive Assumptions

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

“I have my dream job interview tomorrow.”

Sounds like an uplifting experience, right?

But it all goes downhill from here.

The opening of this video is from a prior video in which TikToker  @italianstallionn69 expressed her excitement about a job interview the following day. But that’s over.

What follows is an update she made two hours after the interview in a video that has gone viral.

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

The job applicant, who goes by Iz, has mascara and eyeliner stains in a trail down her face.

She is “Still in shambles” because of the interviewer’s incredibly inappropriate and bizarre behavior.

“‘You’re wearing make up,” he said to Iz. “No one here wears make up.”

So she asked, “Is that a problem?”

“No, it’s just interesting.”

Then he “Comes two inches from my face, looking at my eyeball for 30 seconds.”

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

He asked her if she was nervous and after she replied yes, he asked, “What are you nervous we’re going to find out about you?”

She explained to him that she was excited because it was a great opportunity and she wanted to do her best. She said he responded, “Really?”

Then he “asks about my trauma and my family — things so unrelated.”

If you think at this point he’ll finally get to the relevant conversations, you’re wrong.

He says, “I bet you have trouble with men,” among other assumptions.

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

The company interviewing her sells a product made of ketamine.

It’s a drug commonly used in anesthesia, but is also used recreationally because it has hallucinogenic effects and prescribed for pain and anxiety.

This context prompted a final offensive statement:

“I know you’re wondering if you get to take the ketamine home with you,” the interviewer said.

She thinks he may have been trying to see how she responded to pressure, given that they likely have clients with mental health issues.

Watch the full clip.

@italianstallionn69

#stitch with @iz dream job interview update

♬ original sound – iz

And here is part one. She was so excited and hopeful.

https://www.tiktok.com/@italianstallionn69/video/7382047495938903338

Check out what people are saying.

Some people thought it was a joke and I didn’t care for the lack of sensitivity.

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

Several people said this was a scientology tactic. This makes a lot of sense to me.

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

It was great to see HR professionals condemning the interviewer’s behavior.

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

Seeing as this appears to be a fake interview, I’m not curious who the employer is.

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

This is my favorite comment. People were raising her up!

Source: TikTok/@italianstallionn69

Onto better things, Iz!

Now that you’ve read that story, check out this one about a delivery driver who took a $400 grocery order back because she wasn’t given a tip.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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