Man failed job interview before it even began because of what he did at reception

A man ended up failing his job interview before it even began.

And no, it wasn’t because some nepo baby already had the role and he was only being interviewed to make things look less suss. It was all down to something he did at the building’s reception.

I mean, job interviews are nerve-wracking enough with all those questions you’re worried they might throw at you or weird tests they might be carrying out. The last thing you’re probably stressing about is what goes on beforehand.

But it seems we should all be remembering that how we come across to other people really is a part of the test, no matter who those other people are.

First impressions count and all that – and this bloke left a pretty bad one.

A story shared on Reddit's 'Life Pro Tips' forum, proves that first impressions point perfectly as an employee explained how the man’s downfall unfolded.

"Today, a candidate blew his interview in the first 5 minutes after he entered the building," it began.

Job interviews don't always bring out the best in people. (Getty Stock)

Straight off, he was ‘dismissive to the receptionist’, proving to be a major error.

“She greeted him and he barely made eye contact. She tried to engage him in conversation. Again, no eye contact, no interest in speaking with her,” they continued.

"What the candidate did not realise was that the 'receptionist' was actually the hiring manager.

"She called him back to the conference room and explained how every single person on our team is valuable and worthy of respect.

"Due to his interaction with the 'receptionist', the hiring manager did not feel he was a good fit. ‘Thank you for your time but the interview is over.’”

Now, that’s a way to learn the consequences of your own actions, ouch.

Every impression matters. (Getty Stock)

“Be nice to everyone in the building,” the worker added.

And the comments were quick to discuss the major error as one wrote: “I'll add as someone who's been on every step of the hiring ladder, even if the receptionist wasn't the hiring manager, that receptionist will still get her two cents in at the water cooler while decisions are being made.

"In a few fields I've worked in, it wasn't just the people in the conference room that were consulted before making an offer.

"Be on point at all times, every employee is a potential team mate and they're all assessing you."

While another recalled a similar experience: “A few jobs ago, I caught the elevator on my way to the interview. The chatty guy in with me... company CEO..

"I got the job, luckily I am all high energy and friendly when nervous, so he liked me even before I saw him a few hours later. Be nice to everyone."