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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by Kapri
(Post 5928262)
The important thing is to ensure your weakness can eb turned into a strength.
ie My weakness is that I'm a workaholic but I realise it's important to be fit and healthy so now I always make sure I'm out of the office by 7pm so I can play a game of squash on my way home. A bit extreme :lol: but you get my drift That's what i was trying to get at:) |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by lesleys
(Post 5926210)
I used to interview graduates. If they gave a 'stock' answer the next question was, "Tell me about a recent mistake you have made". If they couldn't they were out. We always looked for people who learned from mistakes.
I bloody hate that question. I'd probably have to twist it a bit and come up with something I regretted - like not working hard enough at uni, but have now learned that there is no point leaving things to the last minute as it is so much more satisfying to know you have done a job to the very best of your ability. :unsure::confused::confused: (Then I'd probably spend the rest of the day thinking about what other job to apply for next!) |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
There are no bad interview questions just bad preparation
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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by esperanza
(Post 5928314)
But how do you come up with something which sounds like a genuine mistake but isn't so bad that you look like a total idiot? Presumably you did not want people that cocked up all the time!? Also how recent should it be? Wouldn't it sound a wee bit arrogant (and deceitful) to pause for thought before saying "Well there was this one time in 2001..." ??
I bloody hate that question. I'd probably have to twist it a bit and come up with something I regretted - like not working hard enough at uni, but have now learned that there is no point leaving things to the last minute as it is so much more satisfying to know you have done a job to the very best of your ability. :unsure::confused::confused: (Then I'd probably spend the rest of the day thinking about what other job to apply for next!) |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by knockoff nige
(Post 5928321)
Are you expected to know everything about the job you're moving to right away? If you're not, then use it as a weakness but explain that this is why you want to move there.
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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by esperanza
(Post 5928457)
Yes, I've done that in the past - but I'm on the 'mistakes' category now. I hate that one even more than the ubiquitous "tell me about yourself" or "describe yourself in three words". What a pile of poo - can't someone invent some new, interesting, non-trick interview questions?!
What, something like: Can you do the job? and when can you start? :D |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by knockoff nige
(Post 5927823)
The issue I'd have with saying stuff like this is that you dont know the people you would be working with, the interviewer does though. If they are aware of some lazy people in the department then they might see you as a problem. Someone who doesnt concern themselves with these type of issues or someone who can provide a resolution might be what they are looking for.
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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by snappy
(Post 5927645)
I normally say that I hate lazy people as I like to get my work done to a high standard so I get annoyed if someone else doesn't take their work seriously....it usually works!
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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by gobbyjock
(Post 5925764)
I went for a job interview today (my first Australian one since arriving in June)and it was really weird. The guy brought me through to the meeting room, said the admin manager would be sitting in on the interview - she arrived, sat there for 5 minutes then said she had to go and buggered off, never to be seen again until I was walking out the door:confused:. He asked me one question at the very beginning (why did I apply for the job) and the rest of the time telling me about the company. I asked a few questions at the end but that was it - I walked out feeling very puzzled - is this normal for an Aussie interview or was it my deoderant??
I find the majority of interviewers here are useless and nervous. You either get the type that's so blaze and unprepared that it puts you off working for them. Or you get some female interviewers who seems to just like the sound of their own voice & wont let you get a word in, and then there's some males who have a huge ego and tried to rattle you -they get quite annoyed when you sit there comfortably answering every thing they throw at you. |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
I had an interview here (Australia) where they had the damn cheek to ask me my partner's nationality and what he did for a living. :ohmy: I sidestepped the questions, but I was bloody fuming as I walked out.
They rang me to say I didn't have the job (which I was overqualified for anyway and only went to because they invited me, I didn't apply) and I told them very calmly that I thought that was absolutely the right decision as the position was obviously not at the right level for me anyway. Ha, the arrogant idiot didn't know what to say to that and just ummed and ahhhed... it was most satisfying! |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by esperanza
(Post 5928646)
I had an interview here (Australia) where they had the damn cheek to ask me my partner's nationality and what he did for a living.
If they feel comfortable being so rude at interview (when everyone is supposed to be at their best) imagine what they'd be like to work for. |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by esperanza
(Post 5928646)
I had an interview here (Australia) where they had the damn cheek to ask me my partner's nationality and what he did for a living. :ohmy: I sidestepped the questions, but I was bloody fuming as I walked out.
They rang me to say I didn't have the job (which I was overqualified for anyway and only went to because they invited me, I didn't apply) and I told them very calmly that I thought that was absolutely the right decision as the position was obviously not at the right level for me anyway. Ha, the arrogant idiot didn't know what to say to that and just ummed and ahhhed... it was most satisfying! |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by Potato_potato
(Post 5928697)
I'd walk out at that point.
If they feel comfortable being so rude at interview (when everyone is supposed to be at their best) imagine what they'd be like to work for. |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by esperanza
(Post 5928863)
Exactly! I nearly wrote them a letter (to the top boss bloke, who did not interview me) asking if he was aware of this breach of ethics & if as a recruitment agency they should not have higher standards of interview, seeing as that is a large portion of their business! But I decided instead not to waste any more time on them!
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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by Gonnago
(Post 5926163)
LOL Dorothy.
I would say im a Perfectionist, that can be a weakness;) |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by jellibaby
(Post 5934717)
this is the answer - if you look in 101 great answers to interview questions or that type of book etc this is the one that comes up most often - or something which implies that you go to the far end of the fart in order to complete a job / project / task etc - and you can elaborate by saying that you sometimes get bogged down in the detail forgetting the bigger picture - that's all you need say about weakness - saying you have not won't impress them :eek:
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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
5 years ago I did a 2 week course on Auto Cad. Luckily I was the only bloke on the course so the instructor fast-tracked me on to 3D etc...although it was not in the remit.
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Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by gobbyjock
(Post 5925764)
I went for a job interview today (my first Australian one since arriving in June)and it was really weird. The guy brought me through to the meeting room, said the admin manager would be sitting in on the interview - she arrived, sat there for 5 minutes then said she had to go and buggered off, never to be seen again until I was walking out the door:confused:. He asked me one question at the very beginning (why did I apply for the job) and the rest of the time telling me about the company. I asked a few questions at the end but that was it - I walked out feeling very puzzled - is this normal for an Aussie interview or was it my deoderant??
would be interestd to see how other people answer this question |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by willow green
(Post 5937678)
I often found annoyed by the stupid question "why do you apply for the job?" Well, because I am bored and just want to be engaged in interviews and be asked stupid questions
would be interestd to see how other people answer this question |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
I tend to say I can come across a bit bossy or opinionated. I like to think that this tells the interviewer that I am not afraid to speak up in a meeting or something, or that in a team situation I would be happy to take the lead? I could be shooting myself in the foot though, but I haven't felt it has done badly for me.
Or I will mention something like 'sales' if I am not going for a sales role -something to show that I acknowledge it, but nothing that would affect me in the role I am applying for. Interesting to hear others comments though - you have given me ideas! :) |
Re: The horrid interview question from hell
Originally Posted by willow green
(Post 5937678)
I often found annoyed by the stupid question "why do you apply for the job?" Well, because I am bored and just want to be engaged in interviews and be asked stupid questions
would be interestd to see how other people answer this question |
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