I stumbled upon this article from EarthlingJobs.com and I thought of practicing probable evil job interviews in the future and sharing it with all of you. You’re welcome; it’s probably one of my many lost blog topics.
Being in the workforce for three years now, I still can’t say I’m a hustler when it comes to landing job interviews, answering job interviews and landing jobs. I just have my ways, like most of you. I’ve been to more than a dozen job interviews since 2008 and fortunately, I haven’t encountered the following evil questions (but I answered them nonetheless):
1. “Some of this job will be repetitive and mundane. Are you seriously okay with that?”
Every job has its mundane and repetitive moments. You get to do the some thing every now and then and it’s called routine, and yes I’m okay with that.
[Yes, even the most exciting job in the world can be quirky and boring at times. If it isn't, then you're working beyond your job description.]
2. “How have you managed to attend this job interview during office hours?”
I managed to be here because I filed a leave since being an employee, I am entitled to leaves — paid or not.
[Some companies would be pleased that you took off some of your office working hours for them. If the interviewer shows antagonistic feelings about it, just ask them how on earth are you going to make it to the job interview on a weekend.]
3. “You know what the job involves – which part do you think sounds the least appealing?”
The least appealing part in the job is the part where it becomes mundane and repetitive, just like any other jobs BUT I’m still up for the job.
[Just don't talk to much about this. You're just being honest, with reference to question #1.]
4. “What kind of person do you find it hard to work alongside?”
People who take things personally. I know it’s impossible not to take things personally, but this is the workforce, not some open forum wherein people get to dissect each other’s sentiments, grudges and whatnot.
5. “To be honest, you seem to be overqualified for this position…”
Thank you.
6. “You haven’t been in your current job very long – why?”
Because I need the time gap to rest and better myself [I'm serious] for my next job.
7. “Have you been attending other job interviews?”
Yes. Is that an issue?
[It shouldn't be an issue. You are weighing your options. It's just like bidding; whoever has the best deal wins.]
8. “What is your current salary?”
[This one is very sensitive, but for record's sake, disclose it.] Well, my current salary ranges from [think of two values that do not necessarily average your salary.] Say it with pride and without hesitation and make no room for further questions. Remember every company aims to cut costs and you don’t want to bargain yourself for the job.
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