Let's play a game: which interview question is worse than "what's your biggest weakness"?
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I have a strong interview anxiety. I know I have a great potential because of my work ethic, values, experiences, and qualities as a person. But, how can I prove that to the panel if I'm super nervous and forget what to say at the moment. My anxiety ruins my opportunity to show them that I'm a great fit. I don't know how to overcome this.
Hey folks -- what’s a subtle interview red flag people should pay more attention to that most candidates ignore at first? I’ll start: - The interviewer constantly interrupts or seems distracted the whole time. - Nobody can clearly explain what the role actually involves day to day. - They dodge questions about turnover, onboarding, or why the role is open. - The interview feels weirdly adversarial for no reason. Anything else that comes to mind?
I hate when they ask why I want the job. Like hello... I need a paycheck. Kidding (kind of), but obviously everyone is going to answer that in a way that reveals they are best fit, not honest. Give me some questions that make me think. Give us room to show true personality.
🤣 consider me a hobo then. But seriously, the only thing worse than these two questions is awkward forced small talk as if the whole interview process isn't uncomfortable enough.
I don’t mind that question, not my favorite, but I at least have an answer ready to go for it. The absolute worst questions are when they try to be creative. What superpower would you pick? Sir/Ma’am, is this a legitimate workplace? I’m not so sure now.
Just tell them your learning style, bro. "I'm a visual learner. I need to see things to learn. It's difficult for me to learn just by hearing." Or vice versa. Something like that. Easy peasy.
My least favorite question I've ever been asked was, "why DON'T you want to work for us?" It was really awkward and weird and I had to scramble to think of something that seemed honest but not too insulting. I ended up accidentally deeply insulting the manager and she basically ended the interview right there. I mean, don't ask questions you don't want the answer to!
Toilet paper: over or under? lol sometimes I think Interviewers get bored and start crossing the lines just to shake things up a bit.
Who is still asking these questions? Avoid those companies at all costs.
"What's your littlest Strength"?