We were doing a panel interview, and midway through it, I realized that we were all asking questions based on the wrong candidate’s resume. I immediately went back to my office and brought out the right set of resumes, and thankfully, both the candidates had a lot in common, so the interviewee couldn't tell we were all messing up... but phew, that could have gone wrong on so many! Huge mistake on my side. Sharing this so everyone can be cognizant of this, and doesn't happen to you. Has it ever?

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Thanks for sharing this OP. It hasn't happened to me but I’ve definitely had close calls with resume mix-ups during interviews, and it’s always a nerve-wracking moment! It’s a good reminder to double-check materials before going in, and I now make it a point to have printed resumes and a quick team huddle before panel interviews to ensure everyone’s on the same page. Mistakes happen, but sharing these stories helps all of us stay sharp and avoid similar slip-ups in the future.

thanks for sharing! This hasn't happened to me before, but am glad everything worked out on your end

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