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I know this sounds strange and it's related to an interview that went bad a long time ago. After the interview I received feedback that I never had before, nothing to do with technical skill but the interview was cut short as the interviewer found I was "rude" based on some mannerisms such as leaning in my seat. I've never had such feedback before, but also noticed during the interview I felt much more anxious and uncomfortable than usual.
The interview took place in a very small room with no windows. I was uncomfortable with how close our chairs were and nothing in between us (like a desk). I also found it very hot and stuffy and despite my best efforts wasn't able to resist yawning. It was just me and the interviewer.
Would it be ok to ask to go to a different room? If yes, how should it be phrased? To be specific, I think some of my behaviors that came across as rude may have been subconscious reasons to the conditions (like leaning my chair away as I was uncomfortable with the seating arrangement).
I was reminded this because I've seen several questions on this site about cutting an interview short if it's decided for certain the candidate isn't a good fit. I was scheduled for back to back interviews with different people, the first one was an HR rep. Later, the recruiter told me, how he had found me rude, and told the second interviewer to keep it short not to waste my time. I find it strange the second interviewed me at all if the decision had been made. Is there something I'm missing here?
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I know this sounds strange and it's related to an interview that went bad a long time ago. After the interview I received feedback that I never had before, nothing to do with technical skill but the interview was cut short as the interviewer found I was "rude" based on some mannerisms such as leaning in my seat. I've never had such feedback before, but also noticed during the interview I felt much more anxious and uncomfortable than usual.
The interview took place in a very small room with no windows. I was uncomfortable with how close our chairs were and nothing in between us (like a desk). I also found it very hot and stuffy and despite my best efforts wasn't able to resist yawning. It was just me and the interviewer.
Would it be ok to ask to go to a different room? If yes, how should it be phrased? To be specific, I think some of my behaviors that came across as rude may have been subconscious reasons to the conditions (like leaning my chair away as I was uncomfortable with the seating arrangement).
I was reminded this because I've seen several questions on this site about cutting an interview short if it's decided for certain the candidate isn't a good fit. I was scheduled for back to back interviews with different people, the first one was an HR rep. Later, the recruiter told me, how he had found me rude, and told the second interviewer to keep it short not to waste my time. I find it strange the second interviewed me at all if the decision had been made. Is there something I'm missing here?
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I know this sounds strange and it's related to an interview that went bad a long time ago. After the interview I received feedback that I never had before, nothing to do with technical skill but the interview was cut short as the interviewer found I was "rude" based on some mannerisms such as leaning in my seat. I've never had such feedback before, but also noticed during the interview I felt much more anxious and uncomfortable than usual.
The interview took place in a very small room with no windows. I was uncomfortable with how close our chairs were and nothing in between us (like a desk). I also found it very hot and stuffy and despite my best efforts wasn't able to resist yawning. It was just me and the interviewer.
Would it be ok to ask to go to a different room? If yes, how should it be phrased? To be specific, I think some of my behaviors that came across as rude may have been subconscious reasons to the conditions (like leaning my chair away as I was uncomfortable with the seating arrangement).
I was reminded this because I've seen several questions on this site about cutting an interview short if it's decided for certain the candidate isn't a good fit. I was scheduled for back to back interviews with different people, the first one was an HR rep. Later, the recruiter told me, how he had found me rude, and told the second interviewer to keep it short not to waste my time. I find it strange the second interviewed me at all if the decision had been made. Is there something I'm missing here?
interviewing tech-industry
asked 18 mins ago
trying2learn
221127
I know this sounds strange and it's related to an interview that went bad a long time ago. After the interview I received feedback that I never had before, nothing to do with technical skill but the interview was cut short as the interviewer found I was "rude" based on some mannerisms such as leaning in my seat. I've never had such feedback before, but also noticed during the interview I felt much more anxious and uncomfortable than usual.
The interview took place in a very small room with no windows. I was uncomfortable with how close our chairs were and nothing in between us (like a desk). I also found it very hot and stuffy and despite my best efforts wasn't able to resist yawning. It was just me and the interviewer.
Would it be ok to ask to go to a different room? If yes, how should it be phrased? To be specific, I think some of my behaviors that came across as rude may have been subconscious reasons to the conditions (like leaning my chair away as I was uncomfortable with the seating arrangement).
I was reminded this because I've seen several questions on this site about cutting an interview short if it's decided for certain the candidate isn't a good fit. I was scheduled for back to back interviews with different people, the first one was an HR rep. Later, the recruiter told me, how he had found me rude, and told the second interviewer to keep it short not to waste my time. I find it strange the second interviewed me at all if the decision had been made. Is there something I'm missing here?
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As the accepted answer in the other question points out, that particular case was a bullet dodged and I wouldn't worry about it too much.
It's absolutely OK to mention that you're uncomfortable in some way, if you think your performance is being impacted. When I interviewed at a large bank in the UK the little glass-walled meeting room they had scheduled for us was a bit too small, and I'm a big guy, so I said is it hot in here or am I just nervous? Not my best bit, but my purpose was to connect with them and break the ice. I expected them to laugh it off but they immediately apologised because they couldn't control the aircon for the space.
I'll go back to your experience, physical distance is culture dependent. The yawning was bad, but you could apologise for that by mentioning the temperature and the effect it has on you.
Going to another room is usually not going to happen because this room is scheduled for a reason. Apologise of you get drowsy, and try to do your best not to let it show.
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As the accepted answer in the other question points out, that particular case was a bullet dodged and I wouldn't worry about it too much.
It's absolutely OK to mention that you're uncomfortable in some way, if you think your performance is being impacted. When I interviewed at a large bank in the UK the little glass-walled meeting room they had scheduled for us was a bit too small, and I'm a big guy, so I said is it hot in here or am I just nervous? Not my best bit, but my purpose was to connect with them and break the ice. I expected them to laugh it off but they immediately apologised because they couldn't control the aircon for the space.
I'll go back to your experience, physical distance is culture dependent. The yawning was bad, but you could apologise for that by mentioning the temperature and the effect it has on you.
Going to another room is usually not going to happen because this room is scheduled for a reason. Apologise of you get drowsy, and try to do your best not to let it show.
answered 6 mins ago
rath
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As the accepted answer in the other question points out, that particular case was a bullet dodged and I wouldn't worry about it too much.
It's absolutely OK to mention that you're uncomfortable in some way, if you think your performance is being impacted. When I interviewed at a large bank in the UK the little glass-walled meeting room they had scheduled for us was a bit too small, and I'm a big guy, so I said is it hot in here or am I just nervous? Not my best bit, but my purpose was to connect with them and break the ice. I expected them to laugh it off but they immediately apologised because they couldn't control the aircon for the space.
I'll go back to your experience, physical distance is culture dependent. The yawning was bad, but you could apologise for that by mentioning the temperature and the effect it has on you.
Going to another room is usually not going to happen because this room is scheduled for a reason. Apologise of you get drowsy, and try to do your best not to let it show.
answered 6 mins ago
rath
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As the accepted answer in the other question points out, that particular case was a bullet dodged and I wouldn't worry about it too much.
It's absolutely OK to mention that you're uncomfortable in some way, if you think your performance is being impacted. When I interviewed at a large bank in the UK the little glass-walled meeting room they had scheduled for us was a bit too small, and I'm a big guy, so I said is it hot in here or am I just nervous? Not my best bit, but my purpose was to connect with them and break the ice. I expected them to laugh it off but they immediately apologised because they couldn't control the aircon for the space.
I'll go back to your experience, physical distance is culture dependent. The yawning was bad, but you could apologise for that by mentioning the temperature and the effect it has on you.
Going to another room is usually not going to happen because this room is scheduled for a reason. Apologise of you get drowsy, and try to do your best not to let it show.
answered 6 mins ago
rath
14.7k94778
As the accepted answer in the other question points out, that particular case was a bullet dodged and I wouldn't worry about it too much.
It's absolutely OK to mention that you're uncomfortable in some way, if you think your performance is being impacted. When I interviewed at a large bank in the UK the little glass-walled meeting room they had scheduled for us was a bit too small, and I'm a big guy, so I said is it hot in here or am I just nervous? Not my best bit, but my purpose was to connect with them and break the ice. I expected them to laugh it off but they immediately apologised because they couldn't control the aircon for the space.
I'll go back to your experience, physical distance is culture dependent. The yawning was bad, but you could apologise for that by mentioning the temperature and the effect it has on you.
Going to another room is usually not going to happen because this room is scheduled for a reason. Apologise of you get drowsy, and try to do your best not to let it show.
answered 6 mins ago
rath
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answered 6 mins ago
rath
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answered 6 mins ago
rath
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answered 6 mins ago
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