Following on from last night's Apprentice, what's the most bizarre question you have faced in an interview for a contract gig ?
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Originally posted by Badger View PostCan you list all the bugs in the new version of Oracle DB?Comment
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"What's been the most embarrassing moment in your life?" - asked for permie role many moons ago.
"Do you know how to use an editor?" - asked for contract developer role."The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it" - George Bernard ShawComment
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Not exactly a question but, in an interview for an engineering company in Manchester back in 1990:
"Oh yes, I remember, I picked you for interview because you'd typed out your application form, instead of handwriting it... let's see. Oh quite unsuitable..."
The paid my travel expenses though, they did in those days.Cooking doesn't get tougher than this.Comment
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On the other side my favourite question to attractive new girlies is to ask them if they have ever slept with their boss.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostSeriously?Comment
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Originally posted by DodgyAgent View PostOn the other side my favourite question to attractive new girlies is to ask them if they have ever slept with their boss.
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