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Title: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on April 20, 2011, 07:16:04 PM
  I've worked for the same company 15 years in one of the manufacturing plants. An opening recently came up at corporate I thought I might be interested in, so I called a guy I knew pretty well and got an interview with the dept. head.
  It was going pretty well until out of the blue he says "So how's it gonna go if I tell you to go to hell everyday?" WTF!!! So I tell him it isn't going to go well at all. Then he says "Yeah, that's what I thought." He kinda laughed like it was a joke, but I think he serious about it too.
  I've known this guy for a year or so and been in several meetings with him, always seemed like one of those guys that is really driven but I didn't know he was such a dick.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: SacDuc on April 20, 2011, 07:26:18 PM
And the correct answer was:

well after a few weeks of that I would probably let you in on the fact that I'm make the beast with two backsing your mother.

what a dick.

sac
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Grampa on April 20, 2011, 07:39:42 PM
For the record..... Hell is in Redding CA. I know...... my ex wife runs Hell.

Maybe he just needs you to travel to Redding.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Buckethead on April 20, 2011, 07:42:00 PM
Ever been in a cockpit before?

Ever seen a grown man naked?
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: mitt on April 20, 2011, 07:47:39 PM
Hardest ? was if you can only pick a cost target or a quality target, which would you pick and why?


mitt
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Randy@StradaFab on April 20, 2011, 07:58:13 PM
  This company really isn't looking for someone that can do a good job. They want someone that "fits" the team. In other words you swear allegience to the company. Almost like Nazi's, cept they can't kill ya....legally anyway.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: The Bacon Junkie on April 20, 2011, 09:10:35 PM
Strangest interview question?  "What's your favorite animal?"

I answered, "Rhino."

She said, "Act it out..."



I got the job, btw...  8)



[bacon]
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: redxblack on April 20, 2011, 09:23:30 PM
"What historical figure would you most like to have lunch with?"

I wanted to say George Donner, but I bit my tongue.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: erkishhorde on April 20, 2011, 09:26:28 PM
Quote from: RMartin on April 20, 2011, 07:58:13 PM
  This company really isn't looking for someone that can do a good job. They want someone that "fits" the team. In other words you swear allegience to the company. Almost like Nazi's, cept they can't kill ya....legally anyway.

Yeah, I'd say you read that right. Boss-man wants a punching bag.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Grampa on April 20, 2011, 10:09:04 PM
Quote from: erkishhorde on April 20, 2011, 09:26:28 PM
Yeah, I'd say you read that right. Boss-man wants a punching bag.
or.... the boss man is fun and curses at work and wants to see if you'd rat him out to the HR nazis
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Heath on April 20, 2011, 10:28:54 PM
Have you ever looked at pornography?
Have you ever looked at child pornography?
What color is the door behind me?
Would you rather suck on frozen poop for 30 second or lick all the bugs off a semi truck grill?
Would you rather lick a toad head to toe or lick a 4in square on a urinal?
Would you rather wear a purple beret everywhere or dance a jig every time you enter a room?
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: RAT900 on April 20, 2011, 10:31:24 PM
What are your weaknesses?

Been asked that a few times

I once answered " We don't have enough hours in a day to cover that topic"

I said it with a smile on my face...but I had already decided I did not want the job

They called with an offer several days later
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: RAT900 on April 20, 2011, 10:33:11 PM
Quote from: Heath on April 20, 2011, 10:28:54 PM
Have you ever looked at pornography?
Have you ever looked at child pornography?
What color is the door behind me?
Would you rather suck on frozen poop for 30 second or lick all the bugs off a semi truck grill?
Would you rather lick a toad head to toe or lick a 4in square on a urinal?
Would you rather wear a purple beret everywhere or dance a jig every time you enter a room?


What make the beast with two backsing industry are you working in???  I want a job there, obviously the people are really make the beast with two backsed up!!!
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Heath on April 20, 2011, 10:38:24 PM
Quote from: RAT900 on April 20, 2011, 10:33:11 PM
What make the beast with two backsing industry are you working in???  I want a job there, obviously the people are really make the beast with two backsed up!!!
lol the first three was for a serous job.  So I was actually hooked up to a lie detector of sorts.  I was told to lie about the door question to create a baseline.

The last three where for IKEA.  The manager conducting the interview were really fun.  They were ice breakers to see who was outgoing in our group interview.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Veloce-Fino on April 20, 2011, 10:52:09 PM
I graduate in may... not to excited to become a professional interviewer.

I can foresee a LOT of these strange questions.

So far from friends I've heard:

"why are manhole covers round"
"if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be"
"have you ever stolen"


Quote from: Heath on April 20, 2011, 10:28:54 PM
Have you ever looked at pornography?

What did you say ???????


Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Heath on April 20, 2011, 11:01:10 PM
I said yes.  Passed the interview too.
Another part was
Have you ever stolen?
no
Really? Your lying everyone has stolen something.
No really I hate thieves why would I want to steal.
Have you ever downloaded music illegally?
oh... I guess I have stolen something then.
Yeah everyone had a different definition of stealing.
Can I change my answer?
No it's OK lets move on. (with a smile)
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: RAT900 on April 20, 2011, 11:03:11 PM
Interviews are a piece of cake...especially if you have any decent sociopathic skills

actually the best interviews are ones where you seize control of the dialogue and interview THEM about where the company's going

what its challenges are, ask if are you filling a new slot, a vacancy,

research the company before interviewing...and research the company's chief competitors

ask things like "what do you feel differentiates you from the XYZ company?" and before they can answer launch right into what you see as key
differences (for the better)

never ask about how much paid time-off you get.....OK to ask "standard healthcare and benefits package?"....but shy away from doing a deep-dive on their longterm disability package  

don't dig any deeper on the first round
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Veloce-Fino on April 20, 2011, 11:18:36 PM
Quote from: RAT900 on April 20, 2011, 11:03:11 PM
Interviews are a piece of cake...especially if you have any decent sociopathic skills

actually the best interviews are ones where you seize control of the dialogue and interview THEM about where the company's going

what its challenges are, ask if are you filling a new slot, a vacancy,

research the company before interviewing...and research the company's chief competitors

ask things like "what do you feel differentiates you from the XYZ company?" and before they can answer launch right into what you see as key
differences (for the better)

never ask about how much paid time-off you get.....OK to ask "standard healthcare and benefits package?"....but shy away from doing a deep-dive on their longterm disability package  

don't dig any deeper on the first round

Great advice, thanks.

I have an interview next week. I'm pretty nervous about it. In fact, really nervous.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: RAT900 on April 20, 2011, 11:51:59 PM
Don't be nervous..that is wasted energy...take the same mental space and fill it with data about your prospective employer

do your homework on the company and its business/market segment

and (depending on the personality of the Interviewer) try to engage at the interactive dialogue level

rather than the "transactional Q & A level"

they get that all day and if you can elevate the process it might be well received

interview like you aren't going to get the job anyway...

by that I mean don't insult them or come off as arrogant

or tell the interviewer you want to ass-rape his daughter in the picture behind him on the credenza

but go in with the mindset that this will be good practice no matter what the outcome

go in with a mindset unburdened with hopes and expectations...

reset your goal away from "landing the job" and re-focus your goal to be how well you communicate your understanding of their business and your personal value
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: erkishhorde on April 21, 2011, 02:31:00 AM
Quote from: Veloce-Fino on April 20, 2011, 10:52:09 PM
I graduate in may... not to excited to become a professional interviewer.

I can foresee a LOT of these strange questions.

So far from friends I've heard:

"why are manhole covers round"
"if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be"
"have you ever stolen"


What did you say ???????




So, why are manhole covers round?
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Ddan on April 21, 2011, 02:31:50 AM
Round ones can't fall in the hole
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: erkishhorde on April 21, 2011, 02:37:46 AM
Quote from: Dan on April 21, 2011, 02:31:50 AM
Round ones can't fall in the hole

Hehe, I posted spontaneously and that was 2nd answer I came up with. First was that a round object is less likely to have high stress concentrations in any one point once you take the cover off so you don't chip or deform a corner making it difficult to put it back on.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: psycledelic on April 21, 2011, 03:21:28 AM
The strangest question I have been asked in an interview:

"So, you think you would like to work here?" 

Answer I wanted to give:

Dumbass, You didn't recruit me.  I came here for an interview. 

Answer I gave:

"Yes Sir, I believe I do."
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Duck-Stew on April 21, 2011, 03:35:20 AM
"Do you play Euchre?"

    "Yes, quite well."

"We'll see about that."


Got the job... They needed a 4th player for the lunchtime game, every day.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Speedbag on April 21, 2011, 04:25:36 AM
Finish the interview by asking them a question: "Is there anything about what you have been able to discern from me so far that makes you think I wouldn't be able to perform in this job?"

I've done this twice (got both jobs) and it throws the interviewer for a loop. They're never ready for it.

Usually you'll know early on if you really want to work there. And, like Rat said, sociopathic skills are helpful.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: The Architect on April 21, 2011, 04:57:29 AM
Quote from: The Bacon Junkie on April 20, 2011, 09:10:35 PM
Strangest interview question?  "What's your favorite animal?"

I answered, "Rhino."

She said, "Act it out..."



I got the job, btw...  8)



[bacon]

You should have said "rabbit..........

Because I can screw all day!!!!!"

Then hopped around the room stopping only to make a humping motion.     ;D
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: ItsaDuc on April 21, 2011, 05:58:21 AM
Quote from: The Architect on April 21, 2011, 04:57:29 AM
You should have said "rabbit..........

Because I can screw all day!!!!!"

Then hopped around the room stopping only to make a humping motion.     ;D

[laugh]
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: RAT900 on April 21, 2011, 06:15:18 AM
Gawd I now recall interviewing with an HR guy who had a make the beast with two backsing WALL EYE....I had no clue which eye to make contact with...it could have been a Candid Camera stunt


Uncle Buck Movie Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwVvuduWgE&feature=related#normal)
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: LMT on April 21, 2011, 06:34:59 AM
I like interviewing. I have only ever not been offered a job after an interview 3 times.

At PeopleSoft I was interviewed by 4 team members and one asked me what magazines did I subscribe to.

I answered truthfully, MotorCycle Consumer News, The Economist, Cooks Illustrated, and American Handgunner.

Got the job.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: The Bacon Junkie on April 21, 2011, 07:04:02 AM
Quote from: The Architect on April 21, 2011, 04:57:29 AM
You should have said "rabbit..........

Because I can screw all day!!!!!"

Then hopped around the room stopping only to make a humping motion.     ;D

[laugh]


I said because I'm always horny...  (get it? rhino... horny?)

Actually, I didn't say that, but I did end up "dating" my boss.  ;)



[bacon]

Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: mitt on April 21, 2011, 08:17:13 AM
Quote from: RAT900 on April 20, 2011, 11:51:59 PM
Don't be nervous..that is wasted energy...take the same mental space and fill it with data about your prospective employer

do your homework on the company and its business/market segment

and (depending on the personality of the Interviewer) try to engage at the interactive dialogue level

rather than the "transactional Q & A level"

they get that all day and if you can elevate the process it might be well received

interview like you aren't going to get the job anyway...

by that I mean don't insult them or come off as arrogant

or tell the interviewer you want to ass-rape his daughter in the picture behind him on the credenza

but go in with the mindset that this will be good practice no matter what the outcome

go in with a mindset unburdened with hopes and expectations...

reset your goal away from "landing the job" and re-focus your goal to be how well you communicate your understanding of their business and your personal value


great advice here for all ages!

Depending on what you are interviewing for, some current tech buzz words are Green, Smart Grid, App, etc etc.  Try to learn as much about where your profession is headed, not where it has been in the past, and use that information to strike up dialog.  Example, "does (name of company) have plans to expand into the XYZ market?  I think there is a lot of potential there because of _______________ ."


mitt
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Triple J on April 21, 2011, 08:20:02 AM
1st interview after finishing college. After about 45 minutes of interviewing with the two bosses I was asked:

"So, do you drink beer?"

It caught me a bit off guard since I didn't know if they were anti-beer or something...and I really wanted the job. I figured honesty was the way to go:

"Sure, I've been known to drink a few beers. I don't live on it or anything though."

They then offered me the job, along with a beer.  ;D We drank beer every Friday afternoon...and I happened to interview on a Friday afternoon.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: pennyrobber on April 21, 2011, 08:32:42 AM
Interviewer:

"If an airplane is on a treadmill......."  [bang]
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Monsterlover on April 21, 2011, 08:52:40 AM
Quote from: The Architect on April 21, 2011, 04:57:29 AM
You should have said "rabbit..........

Because I can screw all day!!!!!"

Then hopped around the room stopping only to make a humping motion.     ;D

[laugh]

WIN

Quote from: RAT900 on April 21, 2011, 06:15:18 AM
Gawd I now recall interviewing with an HR guy who had a make the beast with two backsing WALL EYE....I had no clue which eye to make contact with...it could have been a Candid Camera stunt


Uncle Buck Movie Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlwVvuduWgE&feature=related#normal)

The trick with the walleye is to split the difference.

Focus on the bridge of their nose, between each eye.

Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: RAT900 on April 21, 2011, 09:05:09 AM
Usually folks with that issue offer up one eye or the other for you to work with...I think this make the beast with two backser was having fun with me

anyway in the era of political correctness I should refer to the affliction properly......... Strabismus

and in the interests of fairness and equal time:

It is also referred to as "squint", "crossed eye", "spaggy eye", "google eye", "boss eye", "cock eye", "wonk eye", "codeye", "sockeye" and "wall eye"
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: JEFF_H on April 21, 2011, 09:48:57 AM
pre-interviewer kid-"so you married? any kids?"
<laugh>- dude, you cant ask me that

-If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?
my answer- an orange.
because  i'm versatile.
an orange can be used in lots of ways in recipes for any meal of the day.
with a small staff, people need to be able to chip in and help out wherever they are needed...and in addition to my primary job, i can assist in any needed tasks within the organization

plus, im a little acidic.

worked there 5 years  :)
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: The Architect on April 21, 2011, 10:59:29 AM
step brothers bonus disc F*ck, kill, marry job interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui653yx0yx8#normal)

Step brothers job interview scene - will ferrel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=098X6zK30zc#normal)
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: RAT900 on April 21, 2011, 11:49:20 AM
OMFG I am crying....

I can taste it.....Onion and Catsup?...

I can't get my breath...great picks!!!!
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: NorDog on April 21, 2011, 04:15:41 PM
Strangest question I've been asked in an job interview?

"Does this dress make my butt look big?"

"No sir," was all I could say.
Title: Re: What's the strangest question you've been asked in a job interview?
Post by: Veloce-Fino on April 21, 2011, 08:45:30 PM
Thanks for the advice all!  [thumbsup]

It's strange, I do presentations weekly in front of a group anywhere from 10-100 people for my portfolio management group.

I have no problem defending an investment I made with hard evidence and analysis, but a 1-on-1 interview is not a debate based on fact.

It's the unknown that freaks me out.