Reply #12: I don't know about small businesses like coffee shops [View All]

....but in larger corporations recruiting is a tough job. Every interview has to be as close to identical as the interviewer can manage, at least for initial interviews. Not only do interviewers have to be extremely careful in their word choice and consistency--hence the scripted interviews--they also have to be on the lookout for candidates trying to trap them by exposing information that the interviewer legally can not consider in making any decisions. I'm sure in some corporations interviewers are discouraged from asking follow-up questions. Particularly in corporations where individuality is discouraged, such as chain fast-food restaurants.

This is not to excuse the poor lad his hesitations--I'm sure experience, confidence, and a good mentor will help him with that.

Also, I sort of had to giggle at your referring to "young people". Aren't you still under 30 yourself? :hi: