I applied to a major PC mfg. store several months ago. The store manager was very impressed with my knowledge, told me he was bringing me back for a second interview. The sales manager, his assistant was to handle the second interview. He told me although I met every qualification (tech. related) he would not interview me because I lacked the 6 month sales experience that he wanted.
While waiting for my first interview I heard one of the sales reps working with a potential customer. All I heard him say was "um, um, I can ask UM, UM ..........