Has anyone ever felt like they bombed the interview, but still got the job? I just had one and I knew I wasn’t at my best, but don’t know if the other person could tell.

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I thought I bombed my driver’s test. But I somehow passed. Does that count?

(Good luck btw 👍)

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Not quite the same, but I’ve definitely bombed an interview and still moved on to the next round before.

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Yes.

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Yes! I'm super nervous during interviews and expect the worse. Hope you will receive good news!

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Sometimes your talent/book and the need of the agency to fill the role immediately gets you in, even after tanking an interview. Especially in 2021 when everyone is looking to hire

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I’ve had great interviews and no offer, and terrible interviews and an offer, and everything in between. Half the time I think they’ve made up their mind before they even meet you, and are placing you on a chain like we do with directors. Maybe that’s a creative thing since we have a book that precedes us anyways.

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Hmmm the director comparison is interesting. Yeah, unless somebody says something completely crazy, most people’s minds are made up after seeing the reel and treatments.

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