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I have been actively seeking for jobs lately despite my SA cause I really don't want to remain like this forever so I thought if I could find myself a job hopefully this 'exposure therapy' could help me.
So I decided to apply for a position in this firm and to my surprise I was asked for a second interview. So yesterday, I went along to this second interview feeling nervous as hell beforehand but very well- prepared cause I have rehearsed all the commonly asked interview questions.
Then my interviewer (and future boss) showed up and invited me into this room. I thought the interviewer looked kinda familiar at first and to my shock horror I realised that he's my best friend's bf who tried to hit on me a few months ago. Of course I told my best friend about it and they separated thus this guy hated my guts.
Needless to say he asked me the hardest interview questions in front of all the other interviewers. I swore it took me about 20 secs to mumble some nonsense answer. My mind just went totally blank. I still cringe whenever I think about it. It was awful and downright embarassing I just totally shut down during the interview. I knew I have no chance at all.
He said he will call me yesterday afternoon but he didn't and it's now the next day. I guess I'm not surprised. What a small world! I have the worst luck lately. I don't know if this is my karma but I thought I did the right thing...:fall
 

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B_Mamba,

It's okay. You shouldn't feel at all bad. Honestly, the interviewers ask those questions strictly to intimidate candidates. I have been caught in that trap many times. There will be better interviews, I guarantee you that. Oh, and it's okay to be nervous during interviews, it is a common emotion. Just talk yourself through it. I know I know, easier said than done, but try it sometime. :yes

Remember, a bad interview doesn;t detract from the good person you are!
 

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I think the best thing you could have done.. Was tell the manager that you know this guy and you prefer to have someone else interview you... But thats easier said than done.
 

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If he asked you harder questions because of the noble thing that you did, then you probably wouldn't want him as your boss anyway. If he hit on you while he had a girlfriend, then who knows how his management style is.
 

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I understand how hard it is to seek employment when you have SA...........I understand an interview can be a nightmare...............

Interviews are hard on people that don't have SA........But to be interviewed by someone that, you know is a cad...........I would have spaced as well.....

*But*........... in time......you may even find humor in;-))))
 
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