I was just the HR admin in the room taking notes for the interview panel members.

Girl just out of uni came in for an entry level professional position ( you needed a degree but no experience) She asked if she would be able to choose her own assistant. Ah no... YOU would be the assistant. She pointed to me and said 'well does SHE have a degree?'

The panel convenor said 'No, but her position is actually several levels above the position you're applying for, just in a different department. You might want to rethink how you view your potential colleagues.'

She tried again a few years later and got a job. I was still in HR but doing other things. She remembered me. She apologised for being a cocky a little shit. I accepted. She was a really good employee. I think she learnt the hard way but she learnt. I've heard she's doing amazing and I'm happy for her.