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Quirky Interview Questions: Authenticity
- A wild question does not mean an equally wild answer.
- You can utilize this free hit to showcase your authenticity, morals and values.
- You can show concern regarding the safety and well-being of your team members, or the fact that you are a team-player by weaving that into the answer.
- Your answer should reflect that you would be an asset to any company.
Example: If asked what kind of tree you would like to be, you can answer that you would be like a leader, a large oak tree, or like an apple tree, being useful and beautiful at the same time.
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Quirky Interview Questions
Most of us prepare in advance for the usual questions at an interview, which may not be very creative (“Name three of your biggest weaknesses?”). Some crazy questions can take us by surprise, like:
- What flavour of icecream do you see yourself as?
- How many pencils would fit i...
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Quirky Interview Questions: Expect The Unexpected
Recruiters and hiring managers are going increasingly offbeat and testing the agility of the employees due to the unusual demands of the modern corporate office.
If oddball questions are thrown at you, which they will be, you need to respond with ease, not getting fluxed or stunned...
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Quirky Interview Questions: Composure
One should not comment on the wackiness of the unexpected interview question. Stay relaxed and don’t show a nervous body language. Keeping your cool is part of the answer.
You can take a deep breath and pause, collecting your thoughts. Be comfortable with this game and do ...
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Most of us prepare in advance for the usual questions at an interview, which may not be very creative (“Name three of your biggest weaknesses?”). Some crazy questions can take us by surprise, like:
- What flavour of icecream do you see yourself as?
- How many pencils would fit i...
Answers To Common Interview Questions
- Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? Don’t tell your life story; answer clearly and concisely. Focus on professional accomplishments.
- Why should we hire you over the other applicants? Say, “I don’t know the skill of others, but I do my own,” then highlight your strengths and ...
Interview Question: Strengths And Weaknesses
Question: What is your greatest weakness? (and other variations of the same theme).
Answer: This question asks about your strengths and weaknesses, but as a decoy. The hidden question is about your honesty, self-awareness, ability to accept feedback and to unlearn ...
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