Candidates who don’t offer to take their empty cups back to the kitchen at the end of their interview are unlikely to get a job offer.
It's like every interview situation where someone has what they’re sure is a great way to separate the wheat from the chaff.
@estherschindler: That said, I was several times declined jobs while in the interview because -- and this is totally for serious -- the interviewers told me I didn't "seem hungry enough". One guy interviewing me for a mail room and forward office manager post said I didn't come across "strong enough" because -- also for serious -- I was wearing a Jerry Garcia tie and not a red one like he was wearing. 😄 🤦♂️
Hm. It's never occurred to me to make this offer, because when I'm done with an interview, I'm expected to leave the building. I'm not allowed to wander around on my own, and it'd be pointless to offer if someone has to accompany me.
You'd get funny looks in Japan making such an offer.
@estherschindler: Who has job interviews where they get cups of whatever from a kitchen?
Asking seriously. I've only ever gotten a can of Coke (or other soft drink) or bottled water at job interviews. I always say thanks, and the empties go into the trash or the recycling bin, if either are present. Failing that, they go out with me to my vehicle.