Job applicant questions Chick-Fil-A's unusual demand for a video explaining why they want the job

Job interviews are full of surprises, but some recruiters take it up a notch, asking for bizarre things that could easily beat a sitcom script. requiring impromptu speeches mid-interview, these moments leave job seekers juggling confusion and nervous laughter. On a related note, a job applicant who goes by u/wetgreasynapkin on Reddit was baffled when they were asked to record a 30-second video explaining why they wanted to work at the company. Notably, the job posting was for a famous American fast-food restaurant chain, Chick-fil-A.

Reflecting upon their frustration, the candidate wrote, "I'm sorry, you want me to what? So you can profile me before I walk through the door? Not for Christian anti-gay chicken." The post quickly gained popularity on the platform. Several people questioned the company's intentions in the comment section. For instance, u/starry75 wrote, "Yep, a way to circumvent profiling, whether racist, ageist or homophobic. They can't ask so they wanna have a look." u/electrical-guide-338 wrote, "Companies should be ashamed doing this. They can't even set aside 20 minutes to do an interview but want people to go through this ridiculous hoop." u/codenamefulcrum wrote, "I got a similar request from Panda Express. I don't know of profiling, but I'm not recording a video of myself pre-interview with 17 years of work experience and a link to my LinkedIn."

Similarly, @u/canadiandeathmetal added, "I would just send them a 30-second video of some random guy doing the chicken dance. These jobs are getting absolutely ridiculous. I applied to one that wanted me to obtain a typing certificate via some online course. Then send them proof I have said certificate. The second I saw that after I applied, I immediately withdrew my application. There is no fu**ing way I'm getting a random certificate for a job I may or most likely won't get. Because if I don't get the job, what am I gonna do with a random piece of paper that says, 'I'm proficient in typing,' lol!" u/alicehart7 wrote, "I have heard other stories about how they use Jesus's name to try to make you want to make more money for them and the higher-ups within the company—camel through the needle. Chick-fil-A is NOT a Christ-like company and it's sad that Christians support and affiliate with it. I guess the devil gets them in the end somehow."

In another strange job posting story, a Reddit post by u/decafdopamine shared a recruiter’s unusual demand for candidates to disclose their zodiac signs and personality test results. According to the posted screenshot, the initial requirements seemed standard, asking for resumes, languages spoken, and preferred work locations. But things took an odd turn when candidates were asked to provide their date of birth and zodiac signs. To make matters stranger, the job posting for a “Receptionist” position required applicants to take a personality test and attach screenshots of their results.