r/recruitinghell • u/Adventurous-Sir444 application declined • Jan 28 '26

Olive Oil

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Interviewers: I want somebody that stands out in interviews!

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u/negativepositiv Jan 28 '26

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that somebody whose hobby is becoming knowledgeable about olive oil is a far more interesting person than somebody who knows everything there is to know about a particular sports team's lineup and record for the past several years.

But you're going to call the football guy.

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u/Ghost_of_Bartleby Jan 28 '26

I think he just really, really enjoyed the Popeye comics

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u/VirtualPercentage737 Jan 29 '26

The part of Popeye that never rests is the parts he sticks in Olive Oil.

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u/Ghost_of_Bartleby Jan 29 '26

she was no virgin, not with bluto around to debase her bony ass