Interviewer:You're a carpenter, right?

Carpenter:Yes, that's what I do.

Interviewer:How long have you been a carpenter?

Carpenter:10 years.

Interviewer:OK, great. Now I have some technical questions I'd like to ask you, to see if you're a good fit for our team. Alright?

Carpenter:No problem, go ahead.

Interviewer:First, we're currently working on a lot of brown house components. Have you built many brown houses before?

Carpenter:I'm a carpenter, of course I can build houses. But people prefer to paint them whatever color they like.

Interviewer:OK, I understand, but can you tell me how much experience you have building brown houses?

Carpenter:Ugh, I really don't know. Once a house is built, I don't care what color paint is used. Maybe six months of experience?

Interviewer:Six months? Oh, we're looking for someone with more brown house experience. But would you mind if I ask a few more questions?

Carpenter:Sure, no problem. But painting is painting, you should understand that.

Interviewer:Alright. Can we talk about walnut?

Carpenter:What would you like to know?

Interviewer:When you work as a carpenter, do you often use walnut wood?

Carpenter:Of course, I've used walnut, pine, oak, and mahogany.

Interviewer:Then how many years have you worked with walnut?

Carpenter:Goodness, I really don't know. Am I supposed to keep track of the amount of walnut I use?

Interviewer:OK, just estimate.

Carpenter:Alright, let's say a year and a half of working with walnut.

Interviewer:What level would you say you're at? An ordinary walnut carpenter, or a walnut master?

Carpenter:Walnut master? What is a walnut master? Of course, I've used walnut before.

Interviewer:So you're not a walnut master?

Carpenter:Well, I'm a carpenter, so I've used many types of wood. You know, woods have their differences. If you're a skilled carpenter...

Interviewer:Right, I understand. But we're working with walnut now, is that a problem?

Carpenter:Walnut is great! Whatever you need. I'm a carpenter.

Interviewer:Can we talk about black walnut?

Carpenter:What about it?

Interviewer:Although we already have a few carpenters who've used walnut, none of them have used black walnut. You have experience with black walnut, right?

Carpenter:Sure, some. It would be better if I had more experience, I suppose.

Interviewer:OK. Just a moment, let me check my inbox...

Carpenter:Sure, go ahead.

Interviewer:OK, there's one more thing I need to ask you today. We use Rock 5.1 to hammer nails. Have you used Rock 5.1?

Carpenter:[awkward] Ever since Craftsman bought a quarry, I know many carpenters have started using rocks to hammer nails. But you know, honestly, I use a nail gun more often. I've also used a hammer. I found that when I use rocks, I often hurt my fingers, and I've injured other parts of my hand too, because the rock is too big.

Interviewer:But other carpenters are using rocks now. Are you saying rocks don't work?

Carpenter:No, I didn't say rocks don't work. Rather, I think my nail gun is better.

Interviewer:OK. Our architects all use rocks, and they all like using rocks.

Carpenter:Well, of course they like it, but I'm hammering nails all day. This... I need to work. If you want to use me, I'm definitely willing to use rocks. I'll try not to be too set in my ways.

Interviewer:OK, we have some other candidates, and I still need to... We'll let you know.

Carpenter:OK, thank you. It was an honor to meet with you.

The next day:

The phone rang...

Interviewer:Hello?

Carpenter:Hello. Do you remember me? You were looking for a carpenter with black walnut experience. I'm the carpenter you interviewed before. I'm calling to see if you've chosen someone yet.

Interviewer:Well, actually we've made our choice. Overall, we liked your experience, but we decided to hire a carpenter with lots of brown house experience.

Carpenter:Is that so? So I lose this job just because I don't have enough brown (house) experience?

Interviewer:Yes, that's part of the reason. The other part is that we found a candidate with lower salary requirements.

Carpenter:Really? Then how much experience does that person have?

Interviewer:Actually, he's not a carpenter at all. He's a car salesman. But he's sold many brown cars, and he often works with walnut interiors.

Carpenter:[Click](The carpenter hung up)

Original article link:dawood.in
Translation link:http://blog.jobbole.com/40680/