What is your least favorite interview question to ask or answer?
I actually got asked this the other day - "what would your best friend say about you?" I think it's a very difficult question to answer because you don't know in what context they're asking you and so you can second guess to try to impress them and end up painting yourself in the wrong light, as what happened to me!
"Why should we hire you over all the other applicants for this job?"
First time that was asked of me, I stuttered and gave a ridiculous answer. The next time I was asked, I told him what I brought to the job. I didn't directly answer his question. That is a lose-lose question. So, you just talk up your qualifications and not down any other applicants.
I dislike it when they ask, "Why do you want to work here?" I want to answer--"Because I need a job, I have no idea at this time if this is a good place to work or not."
As an interviewer, I hate having to ask about the applicant's limitations because it skirts the line of asking if the person has a disability which can get you in trouble. It's also a problem because some applicants are not honest because they think it will hurt their chances at getting the job or just sincerely don't think they have limitations.
As an interviewee, I despise being asked to talk about negative things from previous employment. I have a personal rule to not discuss negative things from the past for at least 3 months when entering a new relationship (personal or business) and an interview is your first impression with someone who may be in your life for years. In this situation, I discuss generalities only and stress the lesson or positive that came from it.
by JP Carlos 11 years ago
What's the weirdest job interview question you had to answer?
by Donna Cosmato 11 years ago
What's the best answer to this tough job interview question: "Tell me about your weaknesses."
by GetFitRight 13 years ago
What is the weirdest or most surprising interview question that you have ever been asked?The weirdest for me was at a receptionist job interview. They asked me to describe how I would make a sandwich. Apparently I answered it wrong because I did not get that job ha ha ha.
by Career Polish 13 years ago
What is the worst question someone ever asked you during an interview?Not all interviewers are good ones, and some of the questions they ask are just, well, stupid. I have heard a lot, but I am sure there are plenty more out there!
by 3 Girls 13 years ago
My 13 year old daughter asked how old I was when I had sex. How honest should I be with her?
by Rhonda Malomet 11 years ago
The greatest Weakness interview question: What answer do you give for this question?
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