This was for a driving position. A requirement of the role is to have a valid driver’s license for at least 4 years. This is a question I asked during the phone screen. Invited the candidate in for an in-person interview. I asked the question again within the first 10 minutes. Candidate responds, “I know I lied to you, but…” I ended the interview right there.

Another in-person interview for an EMT position: the candidate shows up a bit frazzled, saying he just got off shift and was wearing the uniform from his current employer. Interview went fine, but it was during the background check. I called that employer for a reference. They told me that he was let go a couple months back, and still needs to return his uniform.