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JBTaurus83

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1. It is annoying

Fri Mar 20, 2026, 08:33 AM

Mar 20

I have been applying for jobs recently, just for a change in career, and I like to take notes of my achievements, previous work experience etc just to keep everything in a nice flow. Most interviews in the fields I’m interested in are via Teams or Zoom apps now, so I worry the interviewer will think I’m looking at my phone, when in reality I’m just trying to stay organized. I had an interview the other day where the HR Rep actually took a phone call right in the middle of our discussion!

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Interviews where one or more parties are distracted by their phones annoy me! [View all] True Dough Mar 20 OP

It is annoying JBTaurus83 Mar 20 #1

We are supposed to be addicted to screens Marthe48 Mar 20 #2

I'm looking at my phone right now! Harker Mar 20 #3

Yeah, I know you're looking at True Dough Mar 20 #4

When I was a kid, he was vaguely frightening to me... Harker Mar 20 #5

And how did you feel True Dough Mar 20 #6

I had... mixed feelings. Harker Mar 20 #7

not just very unprofessional Skittles Mar 20 #8

Here's a pic of me reading this post. LuckyCharms Mar 20 #9

There's no doubt in my mind, True Dough Mar 21 #11

Their behavior demonstrates disrespect for you LogDog75 Mar 20 #10

Didn't Mika ban guests using phones during Morning Joe interviews a while back? CTyankee Mar 21 #12