[Doug]

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

* An applicant challenged the interviewer to an arm wrestle.

* An applicant wore a Walkman, explaining that she could listen to the interviewer and the music at the same time.

* An applicant fell and broke his arm during the interview.

* A candidate announced she hadn't had lunch and proceeded to eat a hamburger and french fries in the interviewer's office.

* An applicant explained that her long-term goal was to replace the interviewer.

* A candidate said he had never finished high school because he was kidnapped and kept in a closet in Mexico.

* A balding candidate excused himself and returned to the office a few minutes later wearing a hairpiece.

* An applicant said that if he was hired he would demonstrate his loyalty by having the corporate logo tattooed on his forearm.

* An applicant interrupted interview to phone her therapist for advice on how to answer specific interview questions.

* A candidate brought a large dog to interview.

* An applicant refused to sit down and insisted on being interviewed while standing up.

* One candidate dozed off during interview.

* 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?"