A job candidate’s final interview question took an unexpected turn when a simple verbal mix-up led to an awkward spiral that may have cost her the position.
The incident, shared in a post on Reddit this week, has left thousands of users amused—and some deeply sympathetic.
The 29-year-old woman recounted how she had breezed through a job interview, receiving praise from the hiring team and even an invitation for a paid trial shift.
Everything Changed
But everything changed when the panel threw in a lighthearted final question: Who would you put on your Mount Rushmore?
The original poster (OP) said she had prepared for it, confidently listing three names that resonated with the interviewers. Her fourth choice, however, was Paul Hollywood, the judge from “The Great British Bake Off.”
Unlike the previous names, this one drew blank stares from the panel. …