How Do You Cope With Strange Job Interview Questions?
“Would you rather be a tree or a rock?” Yes, some people ask those kinds of questions during job interviews. In some instances, there is no correct answer. In others, the interviewer is only interested in how quickly you can think on your feet. You can’t anticipate specific questions, but you can prepare for strange requests and do well (The best answer to the tree/rock question is in the Tips). Poll your colleagues, friends and even acquaintances on the oddest questions they were asked in a job interview and how they responded. Put the questions on one page and the answers on another. Categorize the questions to determine what the interviewer was really trying to get at. Example: What’s your favorite color? If you’re applying for a sales job, a good answer is red, which indicates an assertive personality. Next, look at the answers that match the questions. If you’ve figured out what is behind the question, the answers you choose as the best will offer insights into the right kind of r
