(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Used a GIF or emoji to convince a candidate to respond
Candidate overestimated their skills in the interview
Received a bizarre résumé
Candidate tried to negotiate on an already generous offer
Discovered a hidden gem candidate at the last minute
Got a surprise requisition to fill
Dealt with a candidate who applied to every open position in the company
Candidate asked, 'What does this company do again?'
Used a creative Boolean search
Amazing LinkedIn connection
Got ghosted by a HM after sending over a shortlist
Candidate ghosted the interview
Hired someone through a referral
Helped a candidate overcome interview nerves
Candidate asked about benefits more than salary
Had a candidate tell you they Googled ‘common interview questions’ right before the call
Had a call interrupted by a pet or child
Closed a hard-to-fill role
Felt like a career counselor in a candidate conversation
HM took forever to give feedback
Hired the perfect fit
Candidate asked for a crazy salary
Received a LinkedIn message from a candidate that made you laugh
Candidate confused two job roles during the interview
Had to follow up with a candidate more than three times
Candidate said, 'This job is my dream!'
Spent ages finding the perfect candidate only for the role to be put on hold
Ran into a scheduling nightmare with time zones
Sourced someone from a competing company
Candidate no-showed for the first interview but apologized later
Scheduled 5+ interviews in one day
Sourced a candidate from an unusual platform (e.g., Instagram or Reddit)
Client rejected a great candidate for vague reasons
