mispronounce your name

[penelhum212]

is it proper to correct the interviewer if they mispronounce your name before, during, and after an interview?
or will the correction spin the interview on a tangent?

For those who have experienced this or can share food for thought.

Thank You

[sgt jon]

Its absolutely fine to correct them then and there. It is not uncommon for folks to attempt to pronounce a difficult name with an obvious "how do you say it" look.

Simple and direct-

Interviewer: Welcome Mr. Zaaaazowooo-skiski-rootie-wahoooooooooo?

You: (with a smile) Its Zazoskiroti. No worries, I get that all the time.

[Iowa #1603]

I would correct the mispronunciation ONCE. Much like sgtjon suggested.


Actually with a "uncommon" name (either first or last name) I would at the beginning of the interview "introduce my self" clearly pronouncing the name

"Hi, my name is Marek Zazoskiroti, don't worry it is often mispronouced so if you have trouble with it.....I'll know who you are talking to " THAT said with a smile could be a good ice breaker in an interview

[allen_gamble]

I would correct the mispronunciation ONCE. Much like sgtjon suggested.

Until you actually get into the academy. At that point, your name is whatever the hell the instructors feel like calling you. I do not suggest correcting them. I made that mistake.

[just joe]

If we don't know how to pronounce your name, we will ask. If it is a dificult name, we will probably still get it wrong. If they don't ask and get it wrong, correct them the first time and then let it go.

[GoldBadge]

Until you actually get into the academy. At that point, your name is whatever the hell the instructors feel like calling you. I do not suggest correcting them. I made that mistake.

Was your name then changed to "Hey ****forbrains!"

[Iowa #1603]

Was your name then changed to "Hey ****forbrains!"

We had a "Dufus" and a "***** for Brains" in mine

[sgt jon]

My name was my name- prefaced with a groaning "there is a name to my pain and its"

[allen_gamble]

Was your name then changed to "Hey ****forbrains!"

Even worse.. the instructor said nothing at all. He just gave me "the look." Fortunately, there were even bigger f- ups than myself who soon got all the special attention.

[Michigan]

Introduce yourself with the correct pronunciation. Realize no one cares about your name. Until you're hired, you're referred to as "that guy from the this or that department" or "that guy from the FBI" or "that military vet" or if you're unlucky, "that guy with the huge ears" or " that idiot who wore jeans" or " that guy who had ketchup on his tie ".

Names? No one will ever remember your name during the interview process. The one guy who will know your name and say it often is your background investigator. You can fill him in if you get that far. .

Good luck!

[Iowa #1603]

He just gave me "the look." Fortunately, there were even bigger f- ups than myself who soon got all the special attention.

You ALWAYS hope there is someone else who has worse luck.

Under NO circumstances do you want to be "That Guy"