Job Interviews: 5 of the Most Bizarre Questions Interviewing for a job is something almost everyone must do to get their foot in the door at a company. The level of stress differs for employers and interviewees. Employers are likely well-prepared with no fear, while interviewees are sweating bullets. Employers and hiring managers have their go-to questions with expected answers they want before the interviews, they also may have a few zingers to toss at you. Job seekers who obtain an interview usually have their own standard answers prepared for common interview questions, but what happens when the interviewer goes a bit bonkers with bizarre or funny questions? What then? 5 Bizarre Interview Questions #1 Q: If you were a tree what kind of …show more content…
• I would want a high-paying job and a company house and car for starters. • I would want an arcade for my living room. • There are no aliens. Just like the Star Trek question, there is no right or wrong answer, but the more creative you are, the better off you may be. They want to know how ambitious you are and what kind of dedication you might have to the job. Be creative. Common Interview Questions Even common, expected job interview questions get funny or snarky answers from people. Here are some examples. • Q: Why did you leave your former job? A: I couldn’t stand my jerk boss anymore. • Q: What’s your greatest weakness? A: Women. I had an affair with my boss’s wife at my last job. • Q: Why do you want to work here? A: My mum told me to get a job or she won’t keep giving me money. • Q: Why do you want to leave your current job? A: I honestly cannot stand that bunch of idiots anymore. This is intended to add some humour to the job interview process. Seriously, be prepared for the interview whether you are the interviewer or interviewee. Know the most common questions and consider the odd questions respectively. Above all, relax and be yourself on either side of the