beinyourguard Yeah, that makes sense from what little I saw. They tested him with that question, liked his response, thought about it, and decided they wanted to hire him, basically. Of course, his friend on the inside helped too, if I recall. Does that sound about right?
I had a job interview like this once. After five months of looking for work and a plethora of promising interviews, I kind of broke down and just told them the real answers, not the rehearsed speeches of what I thought they'd want to hear. I just told them who I was and what I am, I was hired on the spot!
Instead of answering like how I'd expect they'd want, like saying, "I'm a highly motivated individual looking to establish myself in a new career at your company." That time I just told the truth, "I saw my life up until this point, on how hard I struggled to get back to where I am, and then my company closed down. I had all this motivation to better myself and now I'm just trying to get back to start."
My Favorite : "Never let somebody tell you, you can’t do something, not even me. If you’ve got a dream, you’ve got to protect it. When people can’t do something themselves, they tell you, you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period!" - Chris Gardner
Magido89 sure it is, but I think this movie proves just that: there’s a chance. You might have to sleep in a subway bathroom, come to an interview in painting clothes fresh out of jail, but if you keep at it, there’s a chance. It’s all about making compromises. Success won’t just come to you because you really want it. You might lose friends, family members, treasured relationships, but at the end of the day if you’re making progress, you still have that chance.
@@pixarboy02 You took the words right out of my mouth. I'd add that a higher level of commitment both increases a person's chances of achieving success and speeds up their progress. Companies that are hiring want this (and therefore would like to see it demonstrated in an interview, stage, etc) above all, and any profitable business venture requires this. You need to be committed at the beginning, and throughout. It's easier said than done, of course.
Kill it, rip it open. Every 200th kill or so you may find one. Typical bullshit life advice. Also, oyster is too often interpreted as "virgin vagina", causing entrepreneurs to fuck with society.
You'll be surprised how simply telling the truth to your interviewer helps a lot! These interviewers have heard all the bullshit their entire lives while interviewing. Some dose of honesty here and there is all it takes for you to get hired.
So i should go to my next interviwe and tell them that i couldnt give 2 shits about the giy at the top and am only intrested in working for them so that i can get money?
At a certain amount. Interviews are not confessions. If you're 100% honest about yourself, the harsh reality is that you may reveal things they are on guard for, and you won't get hired. But yes, showing your personality and yourself is definitely key.
Not earning is the single most devastating feeling of all. At times I wished not waking up. The truth is we must wake up and deal with the harsh reality of life and know even at its worst time that things will change for the better.
Meanwhile today: Sorry to get this entry level minimum pay job you need 20 years experience, a masters, 7 top connections 1 of which must be from the president, a certificate, 5 purple hearts, and a congressional medal of honor.
Yea...No...Thats just some bs the left tries to perpetuate to keep stupid millennials angry... Work hard and strive to be valuable in the market, you get rewarded. This is coming from a millennial...
you forgot luck and connections man. That whole, pick yourselves up by your bootstraps is not 100% true. It's partly true, but not 100%. In this day and age, connections are key. That's why all the college kids now, they gotta go get internships during the summer breaks.
+Team Elysian You can it you unnecessarily negative fool. Many people care, and I am one of them. It is unfortunate that six people actually liked your comment.
It’s amazing how a real life multi millionaire can act so convincingly & play a part of someone who has nothing. Will Smith plays his character so well, what a talented actor
Anyone who remembers the scene I'm about to link, immediately knew Will Smith was destined for greatness as an actor: czcams.com/video/PI4Mv8R0mE0/video.html
This interview scene and Chris Gardner are my inspiration. I started as an international student working as a gardener to support myself. Took me five years to get to where I am now, but I now work as an accounting/finance professional for a prestigious government body. Determination is what counts!
The pants are symbolic of redeeming qualities in a flawed person. He's suggesting to the interviewers not to judge him based on a flaw, but to give him a chance to show the qualities that will make him an asset to the company. Notice hen he says the line, his pants aren't visible. Great line on several levels.
i was late for my first job interview, when i got there the interviewers were standing and about to leave... the first question they asked was why was i not answering my phone... my response was that it was gonna distract me, i knew i was late due to traffic so i ended up walking instead of waiting for the traffic to be calm.... i got the job and spent almost 10years with the company!
Interesting. Solving a problem directly beats following the expected courtesies. They knew you would be practical instead of making useless excuses and apologies.
It must have taken some balls to walk in there dressed like a garbage man. Just illustrates how superficial appearance is. He got them to look past the surface.
Captain: Not at all. We ALL judge people within the first few seconds of meeting them. Enough with these "shoulds" and "shouldn't s". "Appeearance shouldn't matter". "Life should be fair". THe mark of an "adult" is someone who deals with "what is", instead of bitching about what things "should be".
Wrong. You completely misrepresented what I said. All I said was it must have been difficult to walk in there for an interview knowing he was almost certainly going to be judged based on his disheveled appearance. Rationally, the panel of interviewers would not be expecting an applicant to arrive looking like a garbage man. I never said anything pertaining to whether it was "fair" or not. Woulda, shoulda coulda was never part of the equation. It was just an observation on a situation that one would probably never expect to find themself in.
It depends... I got really lucky and ended up getting a bunch of promotions. I asked for a raise multiple times and with management switching around so much I never got it because I had to keep on asking different bosses for more money. One of my supervisors (bless his heart) heard I was having hard time getting a raise because of management switching, so he stuck his neck out for me and went to HIS supervisor and told him that I should not only get a raise, but a promotion. He saw my work ethic and thought I was smart enough. I've gotten another promotion since then, and now, without a college degree, I'm supervising people who have gotten their bachelor's. All it takes is one person... but they're putting it all on the line for you and you don't want to let them down. My boss who recommended a promotion was my Jay. It still happens you just have to work hard, be dedicated, and get super lucky!
I’m currently a maintenance engineer for chik fil A, I told them I had no degree or certifications just my 8 years of experience In the mechanical industry which I really enjoyed doing. They said they weren’t looking for degrees, that they were looking for someone that they can rely and entrust on. It took me until I was 31 years old to finally land a great career, I’ll be buying a house in the near future and investing with this new career and good salary.
I can relate to this scene because the day before my big interview I left my then girlfriends house because I found out she was cheating. Grabbed my suit and left, slept in the car that night because I had no money for a hotel. In the morning I found out I forgot to take my dress shoes and I ended up going on the job interview wearing tennis shoes under my suit. I nailed the interview, got the job and actually made a very very good career out of that but it shows that sometimes rock bottom is the way up.
Great story. Gota love someone who overcomes adversity like this guy did. The one thing to value in life over everything, even love, is perseverance. Without it, you’ll be left for dead, figuratively and literally
Looking for a new job, and came across this clip. It is highly encouraging, that despite the odds, people can find something and make something. This is very motivating and +Steve Kimble post below sums up the feeling all too well.
I've worked with the homeless before, and you'd be surprised how many of them are smart, personable, and hard-working. Bad luck or 'downsizing' or an injury or even inconsolable grief, and they end up on the street. This movie is one of my favorites, and it reminds us that we are our brothers and sisters keepers.
When u noticed that last question was supposed to be a rejection hint,he was trying to highlight on how its not fair for the others to see they hired a man who came to interview like that,but will answered it,outside of the box thinking,which then made them realise that he’s one of a kind
I thought the real Chris Gardener had taken Will to the bathroom where he spent the night with his son and went through the whole experience with him. Will then stayed there himself for a few minutes and when he has come out, Chris mentioned he looked like him. That Will had somehow discovered how he had felt and now Chris could see that on his face. Sometimes Actors get it just right!
This movie is definitely one of my favorites! Life has been a struggle after loosing my job recently and stuff like this gives me hope! Also reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” has giving me insight to a new way to do things. I literally dread working 8-5 and missing out on life and time with my kids. Remember “assets and liabilities.”
That happened to me., I was driving to my job interview and was stopped by the police, arrested...for parking tickets, had car impounded, spent the day in jail...had to call the job after I missed the first interview, five interviews later i got the job... I prayed to god everyday...amazing.
Only way to crack an interview...Be honest, trust me HR prefer honesty than knowledge, because they can train u to be a good worker but not honest one.
If you go for a job in sales, honesty is of no importance. Also, outside of fairytales i.e in the real world, people generally have very little interest in how honest you are because it is something which can be extremely difficult to reliably gauge. Far more important actually is the ability to lie, exaggerate, shift blame, take credit where not due, manipulate, treat subordinates badly and suck up to superiors. These are the skills and traits which (in general) are most useful for progress in office type jobs and management in general. They tend not to be formally taught or trained. Of course, if you want to try the honesty thing, more power to you. Let me know how you get on.......
This is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. Chris Gardner went in there knowing he might be crucified and he was just brutally honest and he pulls it off. Love the honesty in this scene. The real Chris Gardner said it was difficult to watch this scene filmed because of the look of judgement on their faces and it brought back the pain of going through that.
My husband and i most favorite movie. It meant a lot to us. He used this exact answer to his second interview. He was a janitor in cruise and he decided to take a job in his country so he can be close to his family. Because of his answer he got his job as a customer service. Now he is a Manager. Took 8 wonderful years. And it was never easy.
3:22 In actuality, during the course of his 6-month training program, the real Chris Gardner received a stipend of about $1,000.00 a month. The problem was that he still had way too many outstanding debts to pay off (parking tickets, taxes, court costs, credit cards, et cetera), plus the extremely high rents in San Francisco and the high cost of groceries in California even in the 1980's meant that a typical person, let alone a single father could not survive on $1,000.00 a month in SF.
I said the same " I'll try finding the answer and I'll find it somehow" in my interview. The interviewer asked me to leave the room and upon asking the reason he said me to find out 😐😐😐
I am 52, and I have walked-out on 4 films in my life (The Piano, Bloodsport, Star Trek Into Darkness, Superman Returns). I ALMOST walked-out on this one; it was just one terrible thing after another happening to this poor guy! I remember telling myself, "If something good doesn't happen real quick, I'm outta here." Then this scene. What a triumph! It made the whole thing worth it. :)
I really feel like this man now, except my wife didn't leave me and I have three children. So much time gone and so many things I should've done so wouldn't have to be leaving with my in-laws. And hear some ppl say "it'll get better " or "just believe in God and he'll take care of you ." No..... hoping and praying won't do a damn thing, you have to make it happen. YOU have to PURSUE your happiness, just like this man did... and I will. It will be tough and it will be stressful, but I have to do it for my children's sake. I will not be seen in my children's eyes as a failure... no.... not me.
+esilia sundway I'm not sure what that verse means exactly, giving up on his mercy, but thank you for replying. I reread my comment and I really needed to see that again. Now these days I just wanna give up, feeling like a damn failure, but I can't. My children are my light.... and I'm theirs....
I think the “nice pants” line worked not just because it’s funny but it demonstrates Chris’ ability to think outside the box and not get bogged down with minor details (Most people would be focusing on the lack of a shirt, or modesty, or what does professionalism mean, etc...but not many will be thinking about the pants)
There is something to be learned here. Gardner thought his boat was sunk here. In the business world, one of the biggest and most important things is to look the part, and be well dressed. Bad luck made sure that he showed up like he did. And at this point he had nothing to lose but to be as charming and appear as confident as he could, and that made all the difference for him in this scene.
I got my first job interview for a part time night shift customer service cashier at a loves travel stop today in an hour. I have been trying to overcome my severe social anxiety disorder. It’s getting bette overtime because I see a therapist and I push myself. Even though it’s in little steps. I’m still improving and if I get this job it could be a great way to overcome it. This is taking a big step. Probably the biggest step ever. I hope I don’t choke the interview and hope they are a good chill person that interviews me. I hope if I get the job it’ll be really helpful and great for me. I want this and need this.
guys listen up i once went for and interview for a maintenance engineer job that i wasnt qualified enough for i was guessing the other interviewees would be all dressed up so i chose to go as i was i was working that day so i arrived at the interview covered in dust and grease and wearing a boiler suit i told them i was very busy and the parking meter was running outside and that i was on my lunch break i still got the job
I had an interview sort of like this only with 20 people on either side of an oval conference table. For a newspaper graphic design job, ad layout, and other artistic entry level stuff. Did not get the job but they called me back leaving a message that they had me in mind for "another job"....I never responded as another job probably was sweeping floors at midnight.
look at the secretary. She's amazing so, without any hesitation, any staring just walked and showed the way. Think a moment what could happen if she didn't do this way!
Some times I think we'll if their homeless why don't they just get a job but that's not always how it works I don't think someone would hire a homeless person right when they walk for their interview. Last week I watched "the pursuit of happiness" it was and amazing move it opened my eyes bc I didn't know people actually live like this every day and I just found out about a classmate today that she is living at a hotel kinda like in the move wears the same clothing and I found out about. This bc she asked me if I knew of a job for her she said if she doesn't find a job her friends parents are telling like the government to send her to a foster home 😢 who knew the girl that has sat next to me this school year is going through such a tuff time her story realy reminded me of the movie.
jaAdamariE There're hurting people all over the world who need our love and care. We meet them everyday in our different spheres of contact: bus stops, shopping malls, classrooms, workplaces, on the streets etc. These are victims of a harsh and cruel society; full of shattered dreams and unfulfilled hopes. Many of them hide behind the shadows of cosmetic smiles, while others clearly betray the weight of their burdens. Thus when you meet hurting people, show them unconditional love; make up your mind they'll leave happy, strengthened and encouraged. Love them with the love they can't deny. What they need is a kind word from you; a word that'll bring hope and encouragement; a word that'll heal their broken hearts. For others, what they need might be just a kind smile, a gentle, compassionate touch that will communicate God's love and acceptance. God brought them your way so you can show them a new future that is lighted with hope.
Its a doggy dog world out there, you cant expect people to throw you a bone, that is hope and its not a strategy. Most people have their own issues to deal with and rarely are going to have pity on you and give you what you want. You have to be willing to say "NO", the ultimate leverage in a negotiation. Then you will carry yourself differently and talk with confidence because your brain would have more serotonin and Oxycontin flowing through it making you smarter and that will all come off to the people on the other side. You are the prize; they need you just as much as you need them there is a million companies out there but there is only 1 of you, that is how you need to frame the situation when you get face time with them, BUT you cannot be faking it, thats bravado and it doesnt work. That means you need to update your skills or maybe your in the wrong industry , the answer is never to lower yourself into a begging, needy, helpless, subordinate position, because its a doggy dog world and almost never will that work in convincing someone.
Not only was he very intelligent, reliable and hardworking, he had a sense of humour to top it all off..."he must of had on some really nice pants!"...God, I love that line.
He could have said, although I was arrested and just got out I came running for this interview. That's an example of trustworthy and how realiable I am.
This reminds me when I was trying to get an editing job and they were like "So are you going to come into work next week?" and Im like "WHAT!? WHAT?! OMG!!!!!"
I’ve known people who’ve just walked into a job interview wearing casual clothes and STILL got the job. It’s not uncommon anymore. If anything, it makes you stand out more. As long as you give a great interview of course.
Fun Fact I just noticed: Guy at the end of the table interviewing Eric ( Will Smith ) is also the guy questioning Michael from The Big Short, about him shorting the Mortgage Backed Security saying "Michael Burrey that comes in slipper knows more than Alan Greespan", Michael says "Dr. Michael Burry". I found it interesting cause they are both in commodities and stockbrokers on wallstreet.
Financial is the great or worst status...it can makes life or it takes life.......no earnings or no money is the hardest thing in life......A rich person will have kingdom..
@@asifsiddiqui4229 told him that our family started as a very poor family. Living in a hut on an unknown place. My father strived to lift us from poverty and managed to send us to college and made a name for himself. I also told him that I had made terrible decisions when it came to work but people never really put it in their resume. Then I proceeded to tell him the story that almost got me fired for standing for what is right and if they don't want someone like that then I'm not pushing thru with my application.
Love this movie. It really shows all the great opportunities in society today. If you happen to randomly meet a person who likes you very much, he may actually choose to put in a word for you in his company. If you also have Will Smith-level charm, there is a slight chance that you may land, and hold on now: An UNPAID INTERNSHIP! And after 6 months of unpaid work, you only compete with 19 other interns, for the entry-level position, that may pay just enough to rent a shitty one-room apartment, where you only share bathroom with 5 others. THE AMERICAN DREAM 2018.
Skill is only a part of the puzzle. Life takes more than skill and know how. It takes moxie. One of my favorite movie lines comes from the comedy 48rs when Jack Kates played my Nick Nolte tells Reggie Hammond played by Eddie Murphy that it takes bullshit, attitude, and experience to be a good cop. It may have been a comedic line from a comedy but it's right. The only caveat is if once you use that bullshit, you better be able to back it up. Chris Gardner used this bullshit to get his foot in the door but he was able to back it up. This man's life should be a blueprint and shown in every 'hood in America that no matter your skin color, you can be somebody. To imply otherwise is a show of weakness and cowardess.
I had no babysitter and I had to walk to my interview with my son who was 6 months at the time. I had babyfood stains all on my shirt and all my makeup was all messed up. It was a hiring event with so many good looking people and I was the only person with a baby stroller in line. Out of all those people maybe over a 100 I was the one they pick. My hiring manager told me " when he first saw me struggle to shake his hand because I was carrying my son he said I was hired on the spot because he saw pure determination" Now Im a manger there. I live this scene dont be afraid to take risk because there's a blessing in disguise.
Do not pray for an easy life.
Pray for the strength to endure a difficult one; Bruce Lee
Or you can aim for a middle ground.
@@TyFhoonBoom if u wanna be great you can't
life's meant to be enjoyable, not endurable...
think id rather have an ez life, ty
Nah pray for one worth living whatever that might be
I like this big boss. One who is capable of overlooking minor things and give youngsters a chance, has the quality of a great leader
"...and give youngsters a chance...." LMFAO
@Adam Craig he's american what do you expect
Thats why he is the big boss
true, and easy to train. if you get someone who's not flexible, there is no change or effort for the company flatalines
That Guy Wh I feel like there’s more job avenues especially in today society for Latins in general to move up the ladder of working
"He must've had on some really nice pants." Great line!
MetrazolElectricity
+Christopher Jones That's when he got the job
beinyourguard Never saw the movie, but I ought to.
Christopher Jones no, I mean, that's not when he LITERALLY got the job, but he gained their superiors confidence and respect after that.
beinyourguard Yeah, that makes sense from what little I saw. They tested him with that question, liked his response, thought about it, and decided they wanted to hire him, basically. Of course, his friend on the inside helped too, if I recall. Does that sound about right?
I had a job interview like this once. After five months of looking for work and a plethora of promising interviews, I kind of broke down and just told them the real answers, not the rehearsed speeches of what I thought they'd want to hear. I just told them who I was and what I am, I was hired on the spot!
What do you mean by real answers?
Instead of answering like how I'd expect they'd want, like saying, "I'm a highly motivated individual looking to establish myself in a new career at your company." That time I just told the truth, "I saw my life up until this point, on how hard I struggled to get back to where I am, and then my company closed down. I had all this motivation to better myself and now I'm just trying to get back to start."
cool story bro
Thank you, still there and HOLY CRAP do I love it!
Excellent answer from the heart.
My Favorite :
"Never let somebody tell you, you can’t do something, not even me. If you’ve got a dream, you’ve got to protect it. When people can’t do something themselves, they tell you, you can’t do it. If you want something, go get it. Period!" - Chris Gardner
I am not kidding around but this movie changed my perspective about life
IT BETTER HAVE
How? What happens in this movie seems like an illusion to me. The chance of getting a job a like this and be successful is close to zero
Magido89 sure it is, but I think this movie proves just that: there’s a chance. You might have to sleep in a subway bathroom, come to an interview in painting clothes fresh out of jail, but if you keep at it, there’s a chance. It’s all about making compromises. Success won’t just come to you because you really want it. You might lose friends, family members, treasured relationships, but at the end of the day if you’re making progress, you still have that chance.
@@pixarboy02 You took the words right out of my mouth. I'd add that a higher level of commitment both increases a person's chances of achieving success and speeds up their progress. Companies that are hiring want this (and therefore would like to see it demonstrated in an interview, stage, etc) above all, and any profitable business venture requires this. You need to be committed at the beginning, and throughout. It's easier said than done, of course.
Same here. Love this movie and my favorite.
“The world is your oyster. It's up to you to find the pearls.”
― Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness
That sounds extremely selfish.
My friend once said this to me and now I know where he got it from. 🤔
Kill it, rip it open. Every 200th kill or so you may find one.
Typical bullshit life advice.
Also, oyster is too often interpreted as "virgin vagina", causing entrepreneurs to fuck with society.
Rather pay someone a cut of the pearls to find them for me... correction - for us.
@Sigma Geranimo its "other peoples" .. not "others."
Money is transferred from one perception to another. Learn that.
You'll be surprised how simply telling the truth to your interviewer helps a lot! These interviewers have heard all the bullshit their entire lives while interviewing. Some dose of honesty here and there is all it takes for you to get hired.
Unless they don't trust or fear or hate you if you don't show bullshit skills.
So i should go to my next interviwe and tell them that i couldnt give 2 shits about the giy at the top and am only intrested in working for them so that i can get money?
Honest not disrespectful
So just be honest and respect to your bossess will get you places. I can buy that.
At a certain amount. Interviews are not confessions. If you're 100% honest about yourself, the harsh reality is that you may reveal things they are on guard for, and you won't get hired. But yes, showing your personality and yourself is definitely key.
Not earning is the single most devastating feeling of all. At times I wished not waking up. The truth is we must wake up and deal with the harsh reality of life and know even at its worst time that things will change for the better.
+Steve Kimble Well said!
+Steve Kimble Only when your in the gutter do you see the stars.
Yes sir!! Been there more than once but by the grace of God I'm still here. Whatever you go through you can make it. Don't give up!
Well said. Thanks Steve.
Amen sir ..!
Meanwhile today: Sorry to get this entry level minimum pay job you need 20 years experience, a masters, 7 top connections 1 of which must be from the president, a certificate, 5 purple hearts, and a congressional medal of honor.
and a top comment on youtube with more than 500 likes
and your twitter must be verified prior to interview.
Yea...No...Thats just some bs the left tries to perpetuate to keep stupid millennials angry... Work hard and strive to be valuable in the market, you get rewarded. This is coming from a millennial...
just lol if you don't restrict entry positions to nobel laureates.
you forgot luck and connections man. That whole, pick yourselves up by your bootstraps is not 100% true. It's partly true, but not 100%. In this day and age, connections are key. That's why all the college kids now, they gotta go get internships during the summer breaks.
I love this movie. It shows how people struggle and end up succeeding in life. Very similar to my dads story
+Dharm Yogi Oh can it, no one gives a sh*t.
+Team Elysian You can it you unnecessarily negative fool. Many people care, and I am one of them. It is unfortunate that six people actually liked your comment.
Mr. "Team Elysian" is just too damn cool for school.
not everyone succeeds but if you work hard and make smart choices... it does get better
To bad that aint the way it really happened...look it up
Great scene
great actor
great movie
Great comment,you get the gold star today. ;)
Ben V Yup
Great comment
Moive name pls
DEATHRISHI9 the pursuit of happiness
It’s amazing how a real life multi millionaire can act so convincingly & play a part of someone who has nothing.
Will Smith plays his character so well, what a talented actor
He has probably been through a stage in his life where he had nothing. So he already knows what its like and can act it out.
He is indeed talented .. that's how the multi-mills
Anyone who remembers the scene I'm about to link, immediately knew Will Smith was destined for greatness as an actor: czcams.com/video/PI4Mv8R0mE0/video.html
With the power of Scientology, you can do anything and improve conditions!
Just kidding, COS is a stupid dangerous cult.
This interview scene and Chris Gardner are my inspiration. I started as an international student working as a gardener to support myself. Took me five years to get to where I am now, but I now work as an accounting/finance professional for a prestigious government body. Determination is what counts!
That pants line is classic
Is it an american thing?
Aloof Musician do you not get why it is funny?
Meat Dragon i do not, i'm afriad, is it just referring to at least if you don't have a jacket you have a nice pair of trouserS?
Aloof Musician pretty much.
The pants are symbolic of redeeming qualities in a flawed person. He's suggesting to the interviewers not to judge him based on a flaw, but to give him a chance to show the qualities that will make him an asset to the company. Notice hen he says the line, his pants aren't visible. Great line on several levels.
i was late for my first job interview, when i got there the interviewers were standing and about to leave... the first question they asked was why was i not answering my phone... my response was that it was gonna distract me, i knew i was late due to traffic so i ended up walking instead of waiting for the traffic to be calm.... i got the job and spent almost 10years with the company!
Woah
damn
@@drewhendley It's
Never gonna give you up
never gonna let you down
Nice one Mfethu
Interesting. Solving a problem directly beats following the expected courtesies.
They knew you would be practical instead of making useless excuses and apologies.
It must have taken some balls to walk in there dressed like a garbage man. Just illustrates how superficial appearance is. He got them to look past the surface.
+Captain Hook well of course, if you're the type of executive who's into that kind of stuff from first impression
@@lunch7213
Which this executive was obviously portrayed as being "into that stuff", at least at first.
Captain: Not at all. We ALL judge people within the first few seconds of meeting them. Enough with these "shoulds" and "shouldn't s". "Appeearance shouldn't matter". "Life should be fair". THe mark of an "adult" is someone who deals with "what is", instead of bitching about what things "should be".
Wrong. You completely misrepresented what I said. All I said was it must have been difficult to walk in there for an interview knowing he was almost certainly going to be judged based on his disheveled appearance. Rationally, the panel of interviewers would not be expecting an applicant to arrive looking like a garbage man. I never said anything pertaining to whether it was "fair" or not. Woulda, shoulda coulda was never part of the equation. It was just an observation on a situation that one would probably never expect to find themself in.
Massive balls.
I walked in shirtless to a job interview and tried this line.
I am now a crippling alcoholic living on the streets.
So you got THAT going for you.....which is nice.
Funny. But that's not the point
You didn't have a nice pair of pants on.
That's because it was a hypothetical question.
Lol
no companies do this anymore. You must have all your education before walking in the door.
It doesn't matter if you can pass the 7 or 63 series exam
Do you really think so ?
Not for some places because they have high schoolers working there.
@Max C. exactly.
@No you because cnn told me so
It depends... I got really lucky and ended up getting a bunch of promotions. I asked for a raise multiple times and with management switching around so much I never got it because I had to keep on asking different bosses for more money.
One of my supervisors (bless his heart) heard I was having hard time getting a raise because of management switching, so he stuck his neck out for me and went to HIS supervisor and told him that I should not only get a raise, but a promotion. He saw my work ethic and thought I was smart enough.
I've gotten another promotion since then, and now, without a college degree, I'm supervising people who have gotten their bachelor's.
All it takes is one person... but they're putting it all on the line for you and you don't want to let them down. My boss who recommended a promotion was my Jay. It still happens you just have to work hard, be dedicated, and get super lucky!
He basically got the job because of "he must have really nice pants"
he got them to like and remember him.
Will Smith only got hired because of that line. "he must have really nice pants".
he must have had on some really nice pants
+Donald Nguyen He demonstrated that he can handle pressure, and he also can be creative to solve problems
André Gomes Not really. He made the boss man like him by making him laugh.
I’m currently a maintenance engineer for chik fil A, I told them I had no degree or certifications just my 8 years of experience In the mechanical industry which I really enjoyed doing. They said they weren’t looking for degrees, that they were looking for someone that they can rely and entrust on. It took me until I was 31 years old to finally land a great career, I’ll be buying a house in the near future and investing with this new career and good salary.
I can relate to this scene because the day before my big interview I left my then girlfriends house because I found out she was cheating. Grabbed my suit and left, slept in the car that night because I had no money for a hotel. In the morning I found out I forgot to take my dress shoes and I ended up going on the job interview wearing tennis shoes under my suit.
I nailed the interview, got the job and actually made a very very good career out of that but it shows that sometimes rock bottom is the way up.
It wasn't just a movie, it was an experience!
whats the name of the movie
@@bilaljavediqbal9 the pursuit of happyness
@@BlackEagle182 i watched it THANKS.. it was a nice one
@@bilaljavediqbal9 Bro, the name of the movie is literally in the title of the movie...
every movie is a visual experience.
At a time when job interviews where done in house not through woeful recruitment agencies
"He must've had some really nice pants!" Showed Chris's charisma, and all those bosses laughing!
I love this movie. You appreciate it a lot more if you've lived through poverty.
Great story. Gota love someone who overcomes adversity like this guy did. The one thing to value in life over everything, even love, is perseverance. Without it, you’ll be left for dead, figuratively and literally
I will never stop loving this. Anyone who dislikes or questions this has no heart.
My Inspiration for every job interview I attend!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vinayak S sane here
Looking for a new job, and came across this clip. It is highly encouraging, that despite the odds, people can find something and make something. This is very motivating and +Steve Kimble post below sums up the feeling all too well.
I've worked with the homeless before, and you'd be surprised how many of them are smart, personable, and hard-working. Bad luck or 'downsizing' or an injury or even inconsolable grief, and they end up on the street. This movie is one of my favorites, and it reminds us that we are our brothers and sisters keepers.
When u noticed that last question was supposed to be a rejection hint,he was trying to highlight on how its not fair for the others to see they hired a man who came to interview like that,but will answered it,outside of the box thinking,which then made them realise that he’s one of a kind
apparently the real Chris gardener who was watching from behind the camera had to turn away when this scene was being filmed
+michael jagger Why.
Must of brought back memories of when he had the interview. Must have been awkward
+michael jagger lol u dont seriously think that it went down like this? this scene was scripted for the movie lol
+waynewayne1909 which scene exactly though? Near the elevator?
I thought the real Chris Gardener had taken Will to the bathroom where he spent the night with his son and went through the whole experience with him. Will then stayed there himself for a few minutes and when he has come out, Chris mentioned he looked like him. That Will had somehow discovered how he had felt and now Chris could see that on his face.
Sometimes Actors get it just right!
This movie is definitely one of my favorites! Life has been a struggle after loosing my job recently and stuff like this gives me hope! Also reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” has giving me insight to a new way to do things. I literally dread working 8-5 and missing out on life and time with my kids. Remember “assets and liabilities.”
The assistant who had complete respect and treated him well regardless of how he was dressed should get props as well .
dont judge a book by it cover..
+Ragav D Unless its a really nice cover..
+Master Race genius!
Lol, that's not how things work in the world of interviews.
C Pegg Obviously it worked pretty well for Chris Gardner...
@ 2:08 this is what companies really look for in current/future employees, people who can be resourceful
+Pmz Sadly, I disagree. Most bigwigs are too stupid to see through to what a candidate is really like.
This is my favorite movie, this describe exactly my life in New York.......
@CAl Gond what
@CAl Gond what
That happened to me., I was driving to my job interview and was stopped by the police, arrested...for parking tickets, had car impounded, spent the day in jail...had to call the job after I missed the first interview, five interviews later i got the job... I prayed to god everyday...amazing.
Only way to crack an interview...Be honest, trust me HR prefer honesty than knowledge, because they can train u to be a good worker but not honest one.
Comment of the week
If you go for a job in sales, honesty is of no importance. Also, outside of fairytales i.e in the real world, people generally have very little interest in how honest you are because it is something which can be extremely difficult to reliably gauge. Far more important actually is the ability to lie, exaggerate, shift blame, take credit where not due, manipulate, treat subordinates badly and suck up to superiors. These are the skills and traits which (in general) are most useful for progress in office type jobs and management in general. They tend not to be formally taught or trained.
Of course, if you want to try the honesty thing, more power to you. Let me know how you get on.......
Bad advice. There are some things you should be honest about, others not so much. HR is not your friend.
Boss man: so you’re first in your class:
Me: yes that’s right
Boss man: so how many in the class
Me: I was homeschooled
Good one 😂😂
What a great, super, motivational, highly inspirational video clip. Luvvv it.
This is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time. Chris Gardner went in there knowing he might be crucified and he was just brutally honest and he pulls it off. Love the honesty in this scene. The real Chris Gardner said it was difficult to watch this scene filmed because of the look of judgement on their faces and it brought back the pain of going through that.
My husband and i most favorite movie. It meant a lot to us. He used this exact answer to his second interview. He was a janitor in cruise and he decided to take a job in his country so he can be close to his family. Because of his answer he got his job as a customer service. Now he is a Manager. Took 8 wonderful years. And it was never easy.
I used his line in my interview, waiting for the results 😂😂
Theyve probably watched the movie and will dock you for unoriginality
@@mixtapemania6769 lol
Should have said the head must have been good
This is such an inspirational movie. I loved watching every moment of it. Thanks for uploading the video. I give 10/10.
Your struggles make you humble and kind and honest... A man who has seen some shit isn't really afraid to speak to truth!
I love it. I don't care what the doubters say.
Sander Cohen??!
I died when he said “he must have some really nice pants”
3:22 In actuality, during the course of his 6-month training program, the real Chris Gardner received a stipend of about $1,000.00 a month. The problem was that he still had way too many outstanding debts to pay off (parking tickets, taxes, court costs, credit cards, et cetera), plus the extremely high rents in San Francisco and the high cost of groceries in California even in the 1980's meant that a typical person, let alone a single father could not survive on $1,000.00 a month in SF.
Not in every area but he was applying for a sales job, and definitely proved he was a salesman.
My husband has lost his job and he is working so hard to provide the things we need to live .
I wish you and him all the best
@@jacamo727 Thanks. May Allah help everyone to find strength during their struggle.
I showed this video to my brother for inspiration cos was a bum..
He's still a bum but he liked the video
Lmao
parking tickets!? best line ever
He wasn't late for parking tickets, he charged with with dom abuse. And wife took his kids well before all of this happened.
They say some movies can show you what life is, but this one teaches me about life
This and Shawshank are the only two movies that bring me to tears every time.
To me, nothing is more emotionally powerful than redemption.
👍👍👍
He was a gutsy guy.....loved his son
I said the same " I'll try finding the answer and I'll find it somehow" in my interview. The interviewer asked me to leave the room and upon asking the reason he said me to find out 😐😐😐
@CAl Gond I was rejected on scene
sai prabhanjan Kumar well, that didn’t pan out..
@@msaiprabhanjankumar1281 so sad bro. I hope you have a job now
@@ronaldallanaljunrupuesto2714 I have one now. I joined on Oct 10th last year and now I'm on verge of searching another one
I can't tell if this a great joke or a just reality constructed in weird english. Lol
Great video for students to see about what it takes to do well in a job interview.
I am 52, and I have walked-out on 4 films in my life (The Piano, Bloodsport, Star Trek Into Darkness, Superman Returns). I ALMOST walked-out on this one; it was just one terrible thing after another happening to this poor guy! I remember telling myself, "If something good doesn't happen real quick, I'm outta here." Then this scene. What a triumph! It made the whole thing worth it. :)
This movie makes me want to read some books
Don’t hurt yourself.
Bet you still didn’t
What books have you read?
BIBLE is a great book2 start with.
Ioan Lipcei think and grow rich
I really feel like this man now, except my wife didn't leave me and I have three children. So much time gone and so many things I should've done so wouldn't have to be leaving with my in-laws. And hear some ppl say "it'll get better " or "just believe in God and he'll take care of you ." No..... hoping and praying won't do a damn thing, you have to make it happen. YOU have to PURSUE your happiness, just like this man did... and I will. It will be tough and it will be stressful, but I have to do it for my children's sake. I will not be seen in my children's eyes as a failure... no.... not me.
+esilia sundway I'm not sure what that verse means exactly, giving up on his mercy, but thank you for replying. I reread my comment and I really needed to see that again. Now these days I just wanna give up, feeling like a damn failure, but I can't. My children are my light.... and I'm theirs....
+onelight 80 respect brother
try something different and look for a mentor... offer to pay
go get’em tiger!
tomorrow is career fair. I come to see this and it gives me more motivation. Thanks Chris!
How the hell he didn't win a Oscar for this movie!!
I think the “nice pants” line worked not just because it’s funny but it demonstrates Chris’ ability to think outside the box and not get bogged down with minor details
(Most people would be focusing on the lack of a shirt, or modesty, or what does professionalism mean, etc...but not many will be thinking about the pants)
Always wear your best pants.
There is something to be learned here. Gardner thought his boat was sunk here. In the business world, one of the biggest and most important things is to look the part, and be well dressed. Bad luck made sure that he showed up like he did. And at this point he had nothing to lose but to be as charming and appear as confident as he could, and that made all the difference for him in this scene.
I got my first job interview for a part time night shift customer service cashier at a loves travel stop today in an hour. I have been trying to overcome my severe social anxiety disorder. It’s getting bette overtime because I see a therapist and I push myself. Even though it’s in little steps. I’m still improving and if I get this job it could be a great way to overcome it. This is taking a big step. Probably the biggest step ever. I hope I don’t choke the interview and hope they are a good chill person that interviews me. I hope if I get the job it’ll be really helpful and great for me. I want this and need this.
Admit it! You're only here to see the "nice pants" part! That's why I'm here!
Kookie Monster I'm here for ass a-hole
I’m actually here because I love how he sells himself. But the pants bit is the main thing I remember haha
guys listen up
i once went for and interview for a maintenance engineer job that i wasnt qualified enough for
i was guessing the other interviewees would be all dressed up so i chose to go as i was
i was working that day so i arrived at the interview covered in dust and grease and wearing a boiler suit
i told them i was very busy and the parking meter was running outside and that i was on my lunch break
i still got the job
One of my favorite movies EVER!! Makes me cry everytime..
That's kind of the answer of one in a million.
It just proved he is smart enough.
I wish that more employers would look beyond the exterior and see the potential of a diamond in the rough.
I had an interview sort of like this only with 20 people on either side of an oval conference table. For a newspaper graphic design job, ad layout, and other artistic entry level stuff. Did not get the job but they called me back leaving a message that they had me in mind for "another job"....I never responded as another job probably was sweeping floors at midnight.
look at the secretary. She's amazing so, without any hesitation, any staring just walked and showed the way.
Think a moment what could happen if she didn't do this way!
I just love this movie , so inspirational, emotional and exciting to watch + it reminds me of a simpler time
Some times I think we'll if their homeless why don't they just get a job but that's not always how it works I don't think someone would hire a homeless person right when they walk for their interview. Last week I watched "the pursuit of happiness" it was and amazing move it opened my eyes bc I didn't know people actually live like this every day and I just found out about a classmate today that she is living at a hotel kinda like in the move wears the same clothing and I found out about. This bc she asked me if I knew of a job for her she said if she doesn't find a job her friends parents are telling like the government to send her to a foster home 😢 who knew the girl that has sat next to me this school year is going through such a tuff time her story realy reminded me of the movie.
jaAdamariE There're hurting people all over the world who need our love and care.
We meet them everyday in our different spheres of contact: bus stops,
shopping malls, classrooms, workplaces, on the streets etc. These are
victims of a harsh and cruel society; full of shattered dreams and
unfulfilled hopes. Many of them hide behind the shadows of cosmetic
smiles, while others clearly betray the weight of their burdens. Thus when you meet hurting people, show
them unconditional love; make up your mind they'll leave happy,
strengthened and encouraged. Love them with the love they can't deny.
What they need is a kind word from you; a word that'll bring hope and
encouragement; a word that'll heal their broken hearts. For others, what
they need might be just a kind smile, a gentle, compassionate touch
that will communicate God's love and acceptance. God brought them your
way so you can show them a new future that is lighted with hope.
KING JOSIAH in love with this comment is it a poem you made
jaAdamariE
no, it is not
KING JOSIAH ok then
jaAdamariE
it is understanding from the bible
Its a doggy dog world out there, you cant expect people to throw you a bone, that is hope and its not a strategy.
Most people have their own issues to deal with and rarely are going to have pity on you and give you what you want.
You have to be willing to say "NO", the ultimate leverage in a negotiation. Then you will carry yourself differently and talk with confidence because your brain would have more serotonin and Oxycontin flowing through it making you smarter and that will all come off to the people on the other side.
You are the prize; they need you just as much as you need them there is a million companies out there but there is only 1 of you, that is how you need to frame the situation when you get face time with them, BUT you cannot be faking it, thats bravado and it doesnt work.
That means you need to update your skills or maybe your in the wrong industry , the answer is never to lower yourself into a begging, needy, helpless, subordinate position, because its a doggy dog world and almost never will that work in convincing someone.
Not only was he very intelligent, reliable and hardworking, he had a sense of humour to top it all off..."he must of had on some really nice pants!"...God, I love that line.
He could have said, although I was arrested and just got out I came running for this interview. That's an example of trustworthy and how realiable I am.
This reminds me when I was trying to get an editing job and they were like "So are you going to come into work next week?" and Im like "WHAT!? WHAT?! OMG!!!!!"
I showed this to my class, we were doing a job interview practice and I couldn't think of a better example,,
I’ve known people who’ve just walked into a job interview wearing casual clothes and STILL got the job. It’s not uncommon anymore. If anything, it makes you stand out more. As long as you give a great interview of course.
Truthfully, I don’t think he could have done a better job 👏🏾
Fun Fact I just noticed: Guy at the end of the table interviewing Eric ( Will Smith ) is also the guy questioning Michael from The Big Short, about him shorting the Mortgage Backed Security saying "Michael Burrey that comes in slipper knows more than Alan Greespan", Michael says "Dr. Michael Burry".
I found it interesting cause they are both in commodities and stockbrokers on wallstreet.
the same boss as WALLSTREET
One of the greatest movie scenes and one of the greatest movies.
his confidence alone was an accomplishment
"He must of had on some really nice pants" LMAOOOOOOO
Financial is the great or worst status...it can makes life or it takes life.......no earnings or no money is the hardest thing in life......A rich person will have kingdom..
...and when the end comes not one dollar or a cent more will buy them any more time on this Earth ...in non-existence equality finally strikes
One of Will Smith’s at Best ... He definitely deserve the Oscar ... Absolutely love this movie I own 2 copies of it :-) ... Regular DVD & Blu - Ray
I had no idea this was based on a true story until the end. That movie was powerful
i love the rich white guy laugh lol
I actually tried this out and it worked no joke!
Tell us what happened
+FilipBezzels Bro tell us what happened!
+FilipBezzels where was your shirt?
+FilipBezzels Explain.
+Team Elysian four months later, still no explanation
Not what you'd expect to see every day, but honesty in a job interview is the best policy.
I was asked by an HR once "Tell me something that is not written here in your resume".
Best interview ever.
What did you replied then ?
@@asifsiddiqui4229 told him that our family started as a very poor family. Living in a hut on an unknown place. My father strived to lift us from poverty and managed to send us to college and made a name for himself. I also told him that I had made terrible decisions when it came to work but people never really put it in their resume. Then I proceeded to tell him the story that almost got me fired for standing for what is right and if they don't want someone like that then I'm not pushing thru with my application.
Love this movie. It really shows all the great opportunities in society today. If you happen to randomly meet a person who likes you very much, he may actually choose to put in a word for you in his company. If you also have Will Smith-level charm, there is a slight chance that you may land, and hold on now: An UNPAID INTERNSHIP! And after 6 months of unpaid work, you only compete with 19 other interns, for the entry-level position, that may pay just enough to rent a shitty one-room apartment, where you only share bathroom with 5 others. THE AMERICAN DREAM 2018.
Most honest and underrated comment I've seen so far.
Skill is only a part of the puzzle. Life takes more than skill and know how. It takes moxie. One of my favorite movie lines comes from the comedy 48rs when Jack Kates played my Nick Nolte tells Reggie Hammond played by Eddie Murphy that it takes bullshit, attitude, and experience to be a good cop. It may have been a comedic line from a comedy but it's right. The only caveat is if once you use that bullshit, you better be able to back it up. Chris Gardner used this bullshit to get his foot in the door but he was able to back it up. This man's life should be a blueprint and shown in every 'hood in America that no matter your skin color, you can be somebody. To imply otherwise is a show of weakness and cowardess.
true
I had no babysitter and I had to walk to my interview with my son who was 6 months at the time. I had babyfood stains all on my shirt and all my makeup was all messed up. It was a hiring event with so many good looking people and I was the only person with a baby stroller in line. Out of all those people maybe over a 100 I was the one they pick. My hiring manager told me " when he first saw me struggle to shake his hand because I was carrying my son he said I was hired on the spot because he saw pure determination" Now Im a manger there. I live this scene dont be afraid to take risk because there's a blessing in disguise.
This is so true... you bust your ass for an opportunity. An opportunity only, but an opportunity is priceless if its the right one.