6 Strange Job Interview Questions

6 Strange Job Interview Questions 6 Strange Job Interview Questions 4The anticipation. A bit of excitement. Probably a dash of anxiety. Job interviews can bring on a mixed bag of emotions. Then there are the times when the employer asks some really strange job interview questions and it feels like everything comes to a screeching halt. Conventional wisdom says when faced with a difficult interview question, try to figure out what bit of information the interviewer is trying to find out through the question and answer that. As we have learned through personal experiences and stories from our blog readers, sometimes it’s more complicated than that. Here are six strange interview questions with the great- and not-so-great- responses that were given: Interviewer: If I (interviewer and potential boss) died tomorrow what would you do? Asking the candidate what they would do if they themselves knew that they were going to die tomorrow makes sense. It gives the interviewer an opportunity to determine the person’s values, priorities, and motivations. But really? What would you do if a person you were meeting for the first time died tomorrow? Give your condolences to their replacement? Interviewer: Which Saved by the Bell character are you most like? “I said ‘Lisa Turtle’ but it came out more l like ‘Lisa Turtle?’ because, really, who can answer that question definitively?” Interviewer: I’m going to be upfront with you. This company sucks. I mean, it really sucks. We suck and the team sucks. If there’s a wrong way to do something, that’s what we do. Why do you want to work here? “I don’t suck.” Interviewer (To an internship candidate in her 50s): Most of my employees are fresh out of high school and are constantly goofing off. Are you sure you want to work with a bunch of kids who lack discipline? “Are you sure you shouldn’t be interviewing for a babysitter?” I didn’t get the job, but I think he heeded my advice, as he hired another student from my school who was in her late 40s. Interviewer: You have to work with a lot of young people. Do you think you can keep up and not be insulted by the way they treat you? “What kind of manager are you?” Its possible that a better response would have been, I can definitely keep up and probably share my experience for the benefit of the team. Of course, Ill expect to be treated with the same respect that I will treat everyone here with. Interviewer: How do you feel about working 50 hours a week? “I am looking for more flexibility than that. Is it possible to job share this position?” Rolling with the punches, as well as one can, is the best way to get through an unconventional interview. Do your best to prepare for different types of interviews as a job seeker and, worst case, hope that your sense of humor and frankness impress! What strange job interview questions have you been faced with in the past? Tell us in the comments section and you might see your answer in a future blog post!