WRKDefined Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting Podcast Episode 15

In this episode of Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting, Ryan Leary and William Tincup, with Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates of Expert Interviewers dive into the most outrageous interview fails and what they reveal about untrained hiring managers. From nosebleeds and soulmates to illegal questions and awkward oversharing, it’s clear: most managers aren't ready to lead interviews.

Key Takeaways

• One candidate face-planted mid-interview after pushing her portfolio too hard.
• The interviewer froze, flipping through it while she bled from the nose.
• 7,000+ interviews revealed illegal and inappropriate questions everywhere.
• One interview led to flirting, marriage, and a cringey engagement video.
• A manager asked, “Is your boyfriend your soulmate?” — mid-interview.
• Others asked about religion, politics, even plastic surgery.
• Structured interviews cut bias and keep things professional.
• Candidates want structure. It builds trust.
• “What kind of tree are you?” only works if you're hiring a gardener.
• Real training means practice, feedback, and accountability.
• Expert Interviewers teaches through training and storytelling.
• Start too casual, and you've already lost control.

Misconduct at work isn’t just an HR headache—it’s a ticking time bomb for company culture. Tune in to Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory Meeting – a spinoff of #9to5Nightmares for more unfiltered stories from the front lines of hiring.

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