Odd comment during recent interview....whats your take?

[rubberneck]

FWIW I used to have an old boss that would intentionally act like a douche in the interview to see how the candidates responded to interpersonal conflict. I'm not saying it's right because I really wanted punch him in the throat towards the end of my first interview. Or the guy could just be a douche naturally. I have found that there are a metric ton of assholes in upper management, guys that quite frankly are socially retarded and should never be allowed to represent any company. Maybe you just ran into one of them. It sucks and it's got to suck even more if he was dismissive of your service. With that I say thank you for your service and best of luck with your job search.

[Belmont31R]

Thats why Ill be going to school here once my wife gets through nursing school.


An enlistment or two isn't a replacement for education...

[ST911]

FWIW I used to have an old boss that would intentionally act like a douche in the interview to see how the candidates responded to interpersonal conflict. I'm not saying it's right because I really wanted punch him in the throat towards the end of my first interview.

Selecting a "designated a**hole" is popular in some places. Done well, one member of a panel set aside to challenge or make the applicant uncomfortable, can elicit good information. Done poorly, it can backfire and alienate applicant pools as word gets out.

[RWK]

Selecting a "designated a**hole" is popular in some places. Done well, one member of a panel set aside to challenge or make the applicant uncomfortable, can elicit good information...

FWIW, I've never seen it done well.