Preparing for a job interview can be a tricky task, running through each step as you try to imagine any surprises, in the hope of not being caught off guard by your potential future employer.
One interviewee made a grave error that saw him instantly rejected for the position - despite it being completely outside the interview itself, The Mirror reports.
It transpired that reception was less than impressed with him before he even got the chance to showcase what he could bring to the table, as he did not treat the receptionist with kindness when arriving into the building.
The interviewer told others not to fall foul of the same error, as she revealed the receptionist was secretly the hiring manager who was attempting to see how respectful her potential employees would be to other staff.
Sharing the experience on the Life Pro Tips forum on Reddit, she wrote: "Today, a candidate blew his interview in the first 5 minutes after he entered the building. He was dismissive to the receptionist."
She recalled how she greeted him and he "barely made eye contact."
After an attempt to strike up conversation, the man made no eye contact, and had no interest in speaking with her.
"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.
"Be nice to everyone in the building," the poster said.
Reddit users agreed that it was important to ensure you were respectful to all staff members.
One person said.: "BINGO! After a candidate leaves one of the first things those involved in the interview will do is speak to the receptionist and ask them how the interviewee treated them.
"The person could be the best person for the position but if they treated the receptionist like c*** ... THEY ARE DONE!
"If they treated the receptionist like s*** when on their best behaviour imagine how awful they will treat them once they get the job. The same goes for any cleaning staff. They are consulted, too."
One more recalled how they got hired once because they held the door for the janitor coming in with his cart.
"The receptionist said, 'that's so nice of you'. I said it was just decency, but apparently, she was in the hiring manager's ear later that day," they said.
Another added: "My only question about this is I have horrible anxiety and struggle to focus on stuff other than the actual process so I'm sure I've blanked on responding to a receptionist. Not because I'm a rude person but purely because I just struggle to pay attention to everything because of the other stuff I'm thinking of."
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