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re: Share your favorite job interview questions
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:21 pm to SidewalkTiger
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:21 pm to SidewalkTiger
I used to always ask at least one off the wall question, typically early on in the interview/meeting. Helps two ways, let's the interviewer see how someone responds to something they absolutely didn't rehearse, and breaks the ice and typically relaxes them by making it seek less formal.
One of my favorites to ask was: If you had to get rid on one State in the US, which one would it be and why?
One of my favorites to ask was: If you had to get rid on one State in the US, which one would it be and why?
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Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:22 pm to TexasTiger90
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Tell us about a time you had to make a difficult decision
Well, I'm here so...
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:22 pm to SidewalkTiger
“ is your brother ????… ????”
Background info:
my older brother graduated from lsu as a PetE a few years in front of me and is working in Lafayette… I am graduating in PetE and interviewing chevron at CEBA…. Come in sit down shake hands. They guy interviewing me looks down ….is quiet ( he is only a few years out of college)… he looks up and ask me …. is your brother ????.??? ( not saying our names)…..I say yes he is… guy looks up and says… your brother slept with my fiancé…I know my brother and know that is very possible… so I just look at him in the eyes and say …”I guess this interview is over”… he gives me a look and no response…. I stare for a minute at him… get up and walk out… no words spoken..
I did not get the job:(
Background info:
my older brother graduated from lsu as a PetE a few years in front of me and is working in Lafayette… I am graduating in PetE and interviewing chevron at CEBA…. Come in sit down shake hands. They guy interviewing me looks down ….is quiet ( he is only a few years out of college)… he looks up and ask me …. is your brother ????.??? ( not saying our names)…..I say yes he is… guy looks up and says… your brother slept with my fiancé…I know my brother and know that is very possible… so I just look at him in the eyes and say …”I guess this interview is over”… he gives me a look and no response…. I stare for a minute at him… get up and walk out… no words spoken..
I did not get the job:(
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:23 pm to SidewalkTiger
Whats the most unique thing about you not on your resume?
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:23 pm to SidewalkTiger
when was the last time you got mad at a job, why, and what did you do about it?
I ask about t heir training, and what was the most valuable lesson they learned from their training period.
I ask about t heir training, and what was the most valuable lesson they learned from their training period.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:32 pm to texasmason
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If you could ride any animal, real or mythical, majestically through the wilderness what would it be and why?
Your mom
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:37 pm to SidewalkTiger
When my former boss was interviewing me, his first two questions were, "Are you married, and do you have children?"
I thought that it was a little odd, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt, thinking that maybe he just wanted to keep things low-pressure and get to know me...Wish I would have known then that he was actually asking because he refuses to hire anybody in that position who is married and/or does have children. Because then that person won't be able to be available to him 24/7.
I thought that it was a little odd, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt, thinking that maybe he just wanted to keep things low-pressure and get to know me...Wish I would have known then that he was actually asking because he refuses to hire anybody in that position who is married and/or does have children. Because then that person won't be able to be available to him 24/7.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:46 pm to tigahfan747
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The building is on fire and you have 60 seconds to get out, who/what do you save?” Edit: I should also mention this was an interview for a position in the coma ward of a hospital.
Myself and the hottest nurse on the floor
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:48 pm to SidewalkTiger
"So what gets you excited"
Me: "You sure you want me to answer that?"
Me: "You sure you want me to answer that?"
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:51 pm to Aquila
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"if you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be and why?"
Chocolate. And affirmative action laws mean you have to hire me
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:54 pm to SenseiBuddy
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If you won the lottery what would I find you doing in 6 months?
only answer to this is "oh, you'd never find me."
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:54 pm to aardvark1975
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Briefly explain what you have done to be healthy and happy today"
“Masturbate”
Posted on 2/8/22 at 2:55 pm to SidewalkTiger
Does this look swollen?
Posted on 2/8/22 at 3:33 pm to John Gotti
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Went to a BBQ Joint here locally, Jim and Nicks. The manager asked me where I saw myself in 10 years with Jim n Nicks - to which I responded "Hopefully as a fricking customer"
I would have hired you based on honestly. You can’t expect someone to work at a restaurant their whole life
Posted on 2/8/22 at 3:36 pm to LSUsuperfresh
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how many ping pong balls do you believe to be in the state of Michigan and explain your reasoning."
Tree fiddy. Loch Ness monster lives in lake michigan
Posted on 2/8/22 at 3:59 pm to clownbaby
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Would you rather fight 5 duck sized bears or 3 bear sized ducks”
Does bear sized Duck have bands, and are they worth anything?
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:00 pm to SidewalkTiger
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It's a tough question because if you spin it as a positive then you appear disingenuous and if you're completely honest then you're literally telling them something bad about yourself.
As someone that used to interview a lot of candidates, they’re really not interested in your actual answer, but rather how you answer it. They now all the usual weaknesses people give. If you give one of those and it sounds rehearsed, you e failed. They’re looking for humility and genuineness. They know everyone has weaknesses and don’t really care what the actual weakness in, for most jobs at least.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:37 pm to GEAUXLPOST
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I used to always ask at least one off the wall question, typically early on in the interview/meeting
Same here, I hire landscape workers. I always like to ask what is your favorite and least favorite plant and why. Half the people pause on “favorite” and I wonder if they really want to say weed.
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:48 pm to Animal
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The building is on fire and you have 60 seconds to get out, who/what do you save?”
correct answer: "my arse"
Rule #1 Don't be a victim
Posted on 2/8/22 at 4:54 pm to SidewalkTiger
We had interview teams - I always had to ask the weird questions - like are you afraid of the homeless, can you lift over 50 pounds, and what are your talents
Someone sang during in an interview once when asked her talents, which wasn’t terrible, but when she started to dance and wouldn’t stop - it got awkward
Someone sang during in an interview once when asked her talents, which wasn’t terrible, but when she started to dance and wouldn’t stop - it got awkward
This post was edited on 2/8/22 at 4:56 pm
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