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re: Weird interview questions
Posted on 12/1/15 at 5:25 pm to TeddyPadillac
Posted on 12/1/15 at 5:25 pm to TeddyPadillac
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but 4 in a row like those, that are just pointless, that pissed me off.
If you can't handle 4 pointless questions in a row, why would I ever consider you for a job? Much less a supervisor?
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Posted on 12/1/15 at 6:09 pm to Pilot Tiger
When I meet someone I always ask them what their favorite flavor of jolly rancher is. If they answer grape or cherry, I walk away without a word and never speak to them again. If they answer strawberry or green apple, I mentally categorize them as "someone who I can casually socialize with but never trust". If they answer blue raspberry I kiss them on the mouth regardless of the situation or context
Posted on 12/1/15 at 6:11 pm to Pilot Tiger
Where do you see yourself in 10 minutes?
Posted on 12/1/15 at 6:12 pm to Grim
The last question I always ask, "What dish will you bring to the department potlucks?"
This is the most important question out of all of them.
This is the most important question out of all of them.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 6:16 pm to Pilot Tiger
If Jack and Jill went up the hill with each a buck and a quarter and Jill came down with $2.50, how did Jill take the money from Jack?
Posted on 12/1/15 at 6:17 pm to rantfan
Half of his? 
Posted on 12/1/15 at 6:23 pm to Pilot Tiger
I always ask
Did they come in like a wrecking ball?
Or
Did their milkshake bring all the girls to the yard?
You will learn a lot about a candidate from their response!
Did they come in like a wrecking ball?
Or
Did their milkshake bring all the girls to the yard?
You will learn a lot about a candidate from their response!
Posted on 12/1/15 at 6:40 pm to Pilot Tiger
My go to interview question:
"Would you rather be a superstar on a losing team or an average player on a winning team"
This has provoked more conversation than any others and there really isn't a wrong answer but I get to know a lot about a candidate and how they plan to approach the position.
"Would you rather be a superstar on a losing team or an average player on a winning team"
This has provoked more conversation than any others and there really isn't a wrong answer but I get to know a lot about a candidate and how they plan to approach the position.
This post was edited on 12/1/15 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 12/1/15 at 7:31 pm to Pilot Tiger
Did you play high school football?
Should be the first question you ask
Should be the first question you ask
Posted on 12/1/15 at 7:35 pm to Pilot Tiger
If you we're the size of a standard pencil, stuck in a blender, how would you escape?
How many dimples on a golf ball and why are there dimples in the first place?
How many ping pong balls could you fit in this room?
(And yes, there's good answers to all of these)
How many dimples on a golf ball and why are there dimples in the first place?
How many ping pong balls could you fit in this room?
(And yes, there's good answers to all of these)
Posted on 12/1/15 at 7:39 pm to Pilot Tiger
You're wearing a tuxedo to a job that requires you to clean bathrooms.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 7:42 pm to Pilot Tiger
Just screw with him/her. Kind of like this.
Before the interview, look at their resume and see where they currently live. Find out who the U.S. House of Representatives member is from their district. Go to his/her website and find some obscure bill that they co-sponsored.
Example:
You- I see that you currently reside in House District 11. Congressman Graves is really doing work over there! You know, he is a co-sponsor of H.R. 24 otherwise known as The Federal Reserve Transparancy Act. Do you agree or disagree with his support of this proposed legislation? I have had some very informed answers to this question from other applicants and would love to hear your opinion.
See what kind of BS answer you get.
Before the interview, look at their resume and see where they currently live. Find out who the U.S. House of Representatives member is from their district. Go to his/her website and find some obscure bill that they co-sponsored.
Example:
You- I see that you currently reside in House District 11. Congressman Graves is really doing work over there! You know, he is a co-sponsor of H.R. 24 otherwise known as The Federal Reserve Transparancy Act. Do you agree or disagree with his support of this proposed legislation? I have had some very informed answers to this question from other applicants and would love to hear your opinion.
See what kind of BS answer you get.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 7:53 pm to Pilot Tiger
Ask them a few perfunctory interview questions and then ask them to stand up and switch places with you (with them sitting behind your desk). Tell them to interview you as everyone in this company could potentially be the uber boss one day.
If they begin to ask you the same questions you asked them, you have a follower with little creative thought. Not necessarily fatal but not brilliant either. If they break out on their own and ask challenging questions, you might have a real winner.
If they begin to ask you the same questions you asked them, you have a follower with little creative thought. Not necessarily fatal but not brilliant either. If they break out on their own and ask challenging questions, you might have a real winner.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:02 pm to Hammertime
quote:
frick, marry, kill is the first thing that comes to mind. Throw a guy in there to mix it up
Hillary Clinton, Caitlin Jenner, Eric Decker
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:18 pm to Pilot Tiger
Ask them if they died and came back as a piece of furniture, what type of furniture would they want to be. When they answer, tell them to get the f out of the office and see how they respond.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:21 pm to VaBamaMan
"Workplace violence seems to be a growing problem in our society. If , say, one of our employees comes in guns a blazing, would you be willing to bite the bullet for a co-worker? A yes or no answer will suffice."
Posted on 12/1/15 at 8:52 pm to Pilot Tiger
quote:
quote:
I have thrown in to see how they answer.
If someone suggests a really good one I will use it and report back how they answer.
Ask the interviewee if they know who Peter North is and what he's famous for.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:22 pm to yankeeundercover
quote:
How many dimples on a golf ball and why are there dimples in the first place?
quote:
And yes, there's good answers to all of these
The number of dimples on a golf ball isn't a standard. It varies from model and manufacturer.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 9:54 pm to Pilot Tiger
My favorite was "What do you think the company's problems are and how can you fix them?" First words out of her mouth, no hello or anything.
Posted on 12/1/15 at 10:09 pm to Breesus
quote:
If you can't handle 4 pointless questions in a row, why would I ever consider you for a job? Much less a supervisor?
I wouldn't want to work with someone like that. You're either a weirdo or an a-hole. Either way, you're wasting my time.
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