The Trick to Answering the Tricky Interview Questions
Everyone has been there and some even more than once. It is the dreaded tricky questions that are asked during the interviewing process. One can only wonder if the hiring manager asks these outrageous questions to amuse themselves or maybe they feel they have a keen insight on human behaviors and thought patterns. One can ponder for hours over this, but one thing is certain and that is these questions are sure to make you squirm. Most of us will leave the interview questioning ourselves on the answer we handed off, while a slim few will be able to have a good laugh.
The trick to answering the tricky questions is simple. You can take your choice from these two options. One – you can simply turn the question around. Mind you only a few will be able to pull this off and still look good in the interview. Two – actually answer the question and squirm about it later.
Examples of these tricky questions:
What is your greatest weakness? What is the right answer to this question? Do we honestly want to give the hiring manager an insight into those areas where we fall short at work? Well if you are among the many who don’t want to share this information, then you can reach down and utter the words “I’m a workaholic”. Or I would rather work with code than with people. Something along those lines will show the employer that you love your work with a passion. Now of course this is a BS answer, but then again it is a BS question.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Well let’s see this can be a dangerous question. As a matter of fact in five years I see myself being promoted to your current position. This is a great goal. However, you should probably keep it to yourself. Give the hiring manager some lovely answer, such as; I see myself working to help the company achieve their goals while working with a productive team. This may not be true in all reality, but it is a great way to show that you are a team player.
What in particular drew you to our company? Hmmm let’s see, could it be that you have a job opening? We might all want to say that, but it isn’t why in the least. This hiring manager wants to see that you have done your homework! Hopefully you did and you can answer this question with ease.
Just don’t worry too much over these tricky little questions. Take a moment and think about them before you answer. Most importantly give yourself a break about your response. Most people feel that they don’t answer these questions right, so don’t feel alone!
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good explination, interviews make us confuse, but when we read tips as you provided make a person confident.
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