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- The hardest question is, "How many gas stations are there in the United States?" Interviewers want to see how you think more than if you get the correct answer.
- "You have one minute to persuade me to buy this pen." Here the interviewer wants to see how well you execute basic sales tactics.
- "Where do you see yourself in five years?" The interviewer wants to see your commitment to the company and what your ambition is.
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Elon Musk's famous interview question
When Elon Musk interviews someone for a job at Tesla or SpaceX, he'll probably ask you: "You're standing on the surface of the Earth. You walk one mile south, one mile west and one mile north. You end up exactly where you started. Where are you?"
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How to prepare for an interview
A calm and methodical approach is more important than the actual answer.
- Candidates can prepare for some of the questions regardless of the role or industry - for example, 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' and 'What is your biggest weakness?'
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How to prepare for an interview
A calm and methodical approach is more important than the actual answer.
- Candidates can prepare for some of the questions regardless of the role or industry - for example, 'Where do you see yourself in five years?' and 'What is your biggest weakness?'
Tips For Any Tough Interview Question
- Take a few seconds to think, not feeling awkward at the slight pause. You can also ask the interviewer to repeat the question, while you think of a good answer.
- It is okay to let the interviewer know you are thinking about the answer, taking a minute to think of a suitable response...
Handling Inappropriate Questions
While it is illegal to select based on one’s religion, ethnicity, or plans for children, many interviewers still ask about this as it is not illegal to ask.
Answer with a smile and ask a probing question to clarify the reason this kind of a question is asked, and what is the basic concern ...
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