One Reddit user created a thread online asking folks to share the trickiest or hardest questions that they have heard during a job interview, and probably a few of them would confuse almost all of us. Scroll through them and share your opinion!
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To begin with, Margaret noted that unusual or unconventional questions in job interviews serve multiple purposes. “Firstly, they can help to gauge a candidate’s creativity, adaptability, and ability to think on their feet. These questions often require candidates to approach problems from unique perspectives, showcasing their problem-solving skills beyond the standard behavioral questions.
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“Personally, I am not a fan of asking very unconventional questions but I believe the interview should be a conversation where you not only ask some standard general and competency-based questions but you also get to know them as a person,” she noted.
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“Additionally, questions that are overly abstract or unrelated to the role may not provide meaningful information about the candidate’s qualifications or suitability for the position,” she emphasized. “It’s important to ensure that all interview questions are relevant, fair, and respectful of the candidate’s privacy.”
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“These questions can assess a candidate’s critical thinking abilities, problem-solving skills, creativity, and cultural fit within the organization. By presenting candidates with unexpected challenges, interviewers can observe how they approach unfamiliar situations, communicate their thought processes, and adapt to new scenarios.”
“So while unusual interview questions can be valuable tools for assessing candidates, it’s essential to use them thoughtfully and in conjunction with more traditional interview techniques to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process,” she noted.
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“Interview questions, whether they are unconventional or not, should only be asked if they are providing valuable information to the interview in relation to the right fit of the candidate to do the job,” she emphasized.
“The conventional question of ‘Tell me a bit about yourself?’ doesn’t really provide enough of a parameter to help the candidate know what the interviewer is looking for,” Connie pointed out.
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Now, speaking about interview questions that are better avoided, she shared that she has never been a fan of generic questions like listing strengths and weaknesses, but there is also not really much of a value in asking questions like “If you could only have dinner with one more person, who would it be?”
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She added that a good question to assess one of the soft skills would be “What kind of environment do you enjoy working in, and what would you do to contribute to this?”
“The bottom line, with any interview, the goal is to find out if the candidate is the right fit for the position, and the organization,” Connie pointed out.
So, guys, what is the trickiest question that you have heard during a job interview? Share your thoughts below!
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