re: What's the strangest job interview you've ever had?

I actually read that wall of text. And I agree with you, that’s an awkward interview for sure.

I can’t think of one that tops that, though I’ve interviewed for a number of positions and thought “that was odd.”

I will say, the most unorthodox hiring process was for my current job. I actually went in to meet with a couple people asking advice on how to break into the industry. The founder liked me (his words were “I’m intrigued by you”) and I was told while they weren’t hiring, they were considering adding on and always looking for talent.

From there I met individually with every, single, member of the firm. It took 4-5 months. After each one, I was told that was the last. And even after all of it, they said “man you’d be a great fit over at BLANK and I have great connections to get you in there.” But at the end of the day they made the offer and I couldn’t be happier about it.