Vice Presidents and personnel directors of the one hundred largest corporations were asked to describe their most unusual experience interviewing prospective employees.

+A job applicant challenged the interviewer to an arm wrestle.

+Interviewee wore a Walkman, explaining that she could listen to the interviewer and the music at the same time.

+Candidate fell and broke arm during interview.

+Candidate announced she hadn't had lunch and proceeded to eat a hamburger and french fries in the interviewers office.

+Candidate explained that her long-term goal was to replace the interviewer.

+Candidate said he never finished high school because he was kidnapped and kept in a closet in Mexico.

+Balding Candidate excused himself and returned to the office a few minutes later wearing a headpiece.

+Applicant said if he was hired he would demonstrate his loyalty by having the corporate logo tattooed on his forearm.

+Applicant interrupted interview to phone her therapist for advice on how to answer specific interview questions.

+Candidate brought large dog to interview.

+Applicant refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed standing up.

+Candidate dozed off during interview.

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The employers were also asked to list the “most unusual” questions that have been asked by job candidates.

+“What is it that you people do at this company?”

+“What is the company motto?”

+“Why aren't you in a more interesting business?”

+“What are the zodiac signs of all the board members?”

+“Why do you want references?”

+“Do I have to dress for the next interview?”

+“I know this is off the subject, but will you marry me?”

+“Will the company move my rock collection from California to Maryland?”

+“Will the company pay to relocate my horse?”

+“Does your health insurance cover pets?”

+“Would it be a problem if I'm angry most of the time?”

+“Does your company have a policy regarding concealed weapons?”

+“Do you think the company would be willing to lower my pay?”

+“Why am I here?”