April 3, 2008

How not to interview new staff

There is nothing like going to a job interview, you are nervous, worried and excited. These emotions can work you into a wreck if you allow them to, and despite all of the inner strength that you be able to summon, these emotions are fighting back.

But all that is pushed aside when you get the interviewer from hell, firing questions like these below at you:

What interests you about our company?
Have you ever brought a lawsuit against an employer?
Why did you take the pen from me?
Can you work under pressure?
If you were a ‘Lost’ character, which one would you be?
How do you define sexual harassment?
What is the airspeed of an unladen swallow?
Do you ever abuse alcohol or drugs?
What is your biggest weakness?
Where do you see yourself in five years?

If you actually get to the tenth question without walking out, then you should be seriously considering whether or not this is the type of company that you would like to be working in.

Source [Business Pundit]