Those crazy interview questions...
Good People @ Aug 26, 2010
Interviewing can be a stressful process at times, but sometimes those interviewers ask questions that or so unfair. Or are they?
When someone asks you a question,in an interview they are check up on two things. Firstly, the candidate's knowledge - which is easy enough to gauge. But they often want to know how you think, whether you are focused and logical or spontaneous and expressive. If an employer is going to work with you, this is useful information. So you need to learn how to expect the unexpected.
The questioner has the advantage of authority and surprise. The interviewee on the other hand may just stare vapidly at the interviewer, deprived of the power of speech by sheer amazement.
Most of us wouldn't be open to that or answer it so quickly. And answering these questions isn't about intelligence or smugness. Sometimes being truthful and level-headed is the best route.
The following questions have been used in job interviews around the country. Some of the questions have tips to help you understand what the interviewer is looking for with the questions.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play the lead role as you?The interviewer is looking for self-interest, confidence and personality. Choose an actor that is a leader and a risk-taker. Tom Cruise, Keera Knightly or Brad Pitt could suffice.
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
A planning and personality question. The interviewer may be looking for some personal insight, so answer honestly.
What are your weaknesses?
A tired response to this question would be "I'm a compulsive workaholic”. Whilst the most honest answer would be "Employ me and you will find out for yourself”, you might provide a non-weakness like "I get bored easily” and turn it into strength.
How would you explain your role to a ten year old?
This will show creativity and communication skills.
And if you can answer these sorts of questions with confidence, the employer will know that you can cope under pressure.
When someone asks you a question,in an interview they are check up on two things. Firstly, the candidate's knowledge - which is easy enough to gauge. But they often want to know how you think, whether you are focused and logical or spontaneous and expressive. If an employer is going to work with you, this is useful information. So you need to learn how to expect the unexpected.
The questioner has the advantage of authority and surprise. The interviewee on the other hand may just stare vapidly at the interviewer, deprived of the power of speech by sheer amazement.
Most of us wouldn't be open to that or answer it so quickly. And answering these questions isn't about intelligence or smugness. Sometimes being truthful and level-headed is the best route.
The following questions have been used in job interviews around the country. Some of the questions have tips to help you understand what the interviewer is looking for with the questions.
If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play the lead role as you?The interviewer is looking for self-interest, confidence and personality. Choose an actor that is a leader and a risk-taker. Tom Cruise, Keera Knightly or Brad Pitt could suffice.
What would I find in your refrigerator right now?
A planning and personality question. The interviewer may be looking for some personal insight, so answer honestly.
What are your weaknesses?
A tired response to this question would be "I'm a compulsive workaholic”. Whilst the most honest answer would be "Employ me and you will find out for yourself”, you might provide a non-weakness like "I get bored easily” and turn it into strength.
How would you explain your role to a ten year old?
This will show creativity and communication skills.
And if you can answer these sorts of questions with confidence, the employer will know that you can cope under pressure.
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#1 JF20 @ Aug 26, 2010