Looking for a job

It should be noted that a perfectly fair question to ask is whether there is a job opening at all.

Sometimes Human Resources employees are obligated to conduct interviews, even when there are no available jobs, simply because upper management doesn't want them sitting around doing nothing all day.

When this happens, they're simply wasting your time and falsely getting your hopes up. Theoretically, if you really impress them, they'll keep you on file, but that's a longshot.

This practice is far more common in white collar businesses that offer pay above minimum wage. If you're being interviewed at a bookstore or supermarket, you can be certain they need someone immediately. But if it's a building full of cubicles, there's a chance you're being strung along simply because there's a quota.

Don't be afraid to ask.

Jam it back in, in the dark.