Can you share some best interview failure stories that you know?

Steve Jobs was once fired from Apple, the company he co - founded. It was a huge failure at that time. However, he went on to start Pixar and had great success there. Later, he returned to Apple and transformed it into an even more successful company. His experience shows that failure can be a stepping stone to greater things.

Sure. One of the best interview stories I've heard was about a guy who went to an interview at a tech startup. He was really nervous at first. But when the interviewer started asking questions, he found he could answer them all with ease because he had prepared thoroughly. He even added some creative ideas to their existing projects during the conversation. In the end, he got the job and later became an important part of the company's growth.

One of the best interview failure stories I've heard was when a candidate showed up extremely late. He didn't call to inform the interviewers either. By the time he arrived, the interviewers had already made a negative impression. They felt that he didn't respect their time, and so he wasn't considered for the job.

I heard about a guy who interviewed for a marketing position. He prepared a unique presentation that was not only professional but also had a touch of humor. He used funny memes related to the company's products in his slides. The interviewers were laughing throughout the presentation and were highly impressed. He landed the job because he showed that he could think outside the box and engage an audience in a different way.

Well, there was this one time when an interviewer started criticizing the interviewee's appearance right at the start of the interview. They made comments about their hair and clothes, which had nothing to do with the job. This completely threw the interviewee off and made them feel really self - conscious and unvalued during the whole interview process.

Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime. He was considered a failure in his time. But his unique style and the emotional depth of his works are now recognized and celebrated worldwide. His story shows that sometimes, success may not be immediate or measured in traditional ways, and that great art can come from a place of struggle and failure.

One example is the story of Blockbuster. It was once highly successful in the video rental business. However, with the rise of online streaming and the failure to adapt quickly enough, it went from a leading company to bankruptcy. They didn't foresee the shift in consumer preferences towards the convenience of streaming services like Netflix.

One example is the story of Steve Jobs. He was ousted from Apple, which was a huge failure at that time. But then he founded NeXT and Pixar, achieving great success in different fields. Later, he returned to Apple and led it to even greater heights, revolutionizing the tech industry with products like the iPhone.

Sure. Take J.K. Rowling for example. She was a struggling single mother on welfare when she started writing the Harry Potter series. Her manuscript was rejected by multiple publishers before finally getting accepted. Her story shows that even in the face of great failure, perseverance can lead to extraordinary success.

One example is the story of Steve Jobs. He was ousted from Apple, which was a huge failure at that time. But this 'failure' led him to other experiences. When he came back to Apple, he brought in a new vision and led the company to create revolutionary products like the iPhone. His initial failure ultimately became a key part of his and Apple's great success.