Consider this story from Martin Jon Yate's book Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions (Kogan Page, £8.99).

"I recently heard a story about a young woman who was doing very well in an interview for a high-pressure job in a television studio. The interviewer wanted to know how she would react in the sudden, stressful situations common in TV, and he got his answer when he said: 'You know, I don't really think you are suitable for the job. Wouldn't you be better off in another company?' With wounded pride the job hunter stormed off in a huff. She never knew how close she was."