#JobInterview #CatsOnZoom #WorkFromHomeWin #CareerSuccess
I am so relieved. I had a zoom interview a couple of weeks ago for a job and my normally docile cats got the zoomies during the interview. The second the interview started one of my cats knocked over an entire bookshelf on zoom. Then the other one found a plastic bag and decided to try and eat it on my lap (still during the interview). She also decided to shove her butt hole right in front of my camera for the interviewer to see. I apologized profusely and said I had to go lock my cats up in a room real quick. I was SO embarrassed. I completely blocked the interview from my head and just figured I wouldn’t get it. Well today they called and said they loved me and wanted to hire me on! I actually laughed and said that I thought my cats ruined the interview and she said that stuff happens and she really liked how I handled the situation. Im so happy right now. And now I can quit my shitty job I’ve been working. Whoot.
Are Your Cats Ruining Your Job Interviews?
It’s a tale as old as time – you have an important job interview, everything seems to be going smoothly, and then your furry felines decide to make an unexpected appearance. Whether they’re knocking things over, meowing incessantly, or showing their behinds to the camera, having pets interrupt your work-from-home setup can be a real challenge.
But fear not! Here are some practical tips to help you navigate this hilarious yet stressful situation:
- **Preparation is Key**: Before your interview, try to tire out your cats with some playtime or provide them with a cozy spot to relax.
- **Create a Distraction-Free Zone**: Set up your interview space in a room where your cats are less likely to cause a commotion.
- **Have a Backup Plan**: If your cats do decide to make an appearance, it’s okay to apologize and excuse yourself to address the situation.
- **Stay Calm and Carry On**: Remember, life happens, and employers are often understanding of unexpected interruptions during virtual meetings.
So, if your furry friends have ever sabotaged your job interview, just remember that you’re not alone. And who knows, like in my case, it might even work out in your favor! 🐱💼 #CatsOnZoomSuccess
Celebrate the victories, big or small, and keep pushing forward in your career journey. And hey, maybe your cats will even bring a touch of humor and charm to your professional life! 🌟💻
In a way, your cats helped you get the job.
Congratulations and celebrate!
They helped make you memorable and that’s usually like 75% of the battle.
So happy for you! 🙂 Well done!
My cat zoombombed my last interview (where I work now, a retail cannabis company) by jumping up on the back of my office chair and head bunting me, curling up and probably showing the butt button to the camera and…. HR guy laughed then talked a bit about his cat.
Nemo helped, apparently. *gives him skritches under his chin*
Your cat needs a raise.
Are you kidding? I’d hire you just so I can say hi to the cats during regular zoom meetings! Congratulations on the job and a boss who seems fantastic.
That’s hilarious. I figured it would work in your favor if you took it in stride. Good for you! Just make sure you get your offer in writing before you quit.
Thanks for the laugh, and congrats!!
To be fair, this was one way to make you stand out and you outperformed their expectations apparently. Congratulations!
How lovely! 😊
This is the joy I need more of. I’ve been smiling since I started reading!
New strategy buy cats and use them in interviews
I started choking on my own spit during a phone interview. I kept trying to not to cough, but I finally said, “excuse me for a moment,” muted the mic and coughed my head off. Then I went back and finished the interview.Was later told that my handling of the situation was part of why I landed the job.
I would have LOVED to see this in an interview, and it would 100% make you stand out to me. Buy those kitties some catnip. They deserve a raise.
cat tax
My cats are always involved in job interviews.
I dunno, if I was an interviewer and I saw that I’d probably die laughing. And I’d remember you, and probably like you because you have crazy-ass cats and that’s totally relatable. Also, you handled a stressful situation with relative grace, which is actually a really beneficial thing. Everyone says they handle stress well, but you actually demonstrated it. Also my nephew once sabotaged a zoom interview after waking up from his nap, and I totally got the job too. They said the same thing; they liked seeing how well I handled the situation.
Maybe people should start hiring cute children and adorable pets to sabotage their interviews.
If I saw your 2 cats I would’ve hired you on that alone
Your cats are the best wingmen (wingfelines?) possible.
Now, give them some treats for their good work!
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And congrats to you.
#GotAJob
Congrats to the people who are smart enough to hire you.
Those cats deserve all the churus
So glad for you! And your new work may be a really chill place!
Treat yo cats! They made you stand out!
My cat knocked my laptop down that I was doing the interview on and I had to call them back. I was mortified. Also got the job. Normal people have a sense of humour. Wouldn’t want to work with the wet blanket who would be offended by a cat causing mischief anyway.