(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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Had a call interrupted by a pet or child
Candidate tried to negotiate on an already generous offer
Candidate declined an offer at the last minute
Hired someone through a referral
Used a creative Boolean search
Candidate ghosted the interview
Spent ages finding the perfect candidate only for the role to be put on hold
Used a GIF or emoji to convince a candidate to respond
Dealt with a candidate who applied to every open position in the company
Client rejected a great candidate for vague reasons
Sourced a candidate from an unusual platform (e.g., Instagram or Reddit)
Got ghosted by a HM after sending over a shortlist
Candidate asked, 'What does this company do again?'
Had to follow up with a candidate more than three times
Amazing LinkedIn connection
Helped a candidate overcome interview nerves
Received a bizarre résumé
Received a LinkedIn message from a candidate that made you laugh
Candidate confused two job roles during the interview
Hired the perfect fit
Candidate asked for a crazy salary
Ran into a scheduling nightmare with time zones
Closed a hard-to-fill role
Candidate no-showed for the first interview but apologized later
Candidate said, 'This job is my dream!'
Candidate overestimated their skills in the interview
Discovered a hidden gem candidate at the last minute
Sourced someone from a competing company
Candidate asked about benefits more than salary
Got a surprise requisition to fill
Felt like a career counselor in a candidate conversation
HM took forever to give feedback
Had a candidate tell you they Googled ‘common interview questions’ right before the call
