Interview Boss 031: Untangling curly job interview questions
Aug 9, 2021
The podcast explores handling quirky job interview questions and provides tips on displaying readiness and creativity in responses. It also discusses controversial questions about belief in extraterrestrial life and strategies for tackling unconventional interview inquiries. The hosts emphasize the importance of showcasing personality traits and authenticity in responses to challenging questions.
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Listener Eddie Landed A Dream Job After One Interview
- Eddie wrote in earlier about losing a job and then landed his dream maintenance role after applying interview advice.
- Hosts celebrate Eddie's success as a 'shoot your shot' shoutout showing the podcast's practical impact.
Managers Use Curly Questions To Entertain Themselves
- Curly interview questions usually come from hiring managers trying to 'spice up' interviews.
- Emma and Sarah conclude managers use them to entertain themselves and break the ice rather than test concrete skills.
Handle Sell Me This Pen With Questions And Benefits
- Do treat 'sell me this pen' as a test of initiative and comfort on the spot.
- Ask quick qualifying questions, use feature→benefit, or tell a short story to show sales thinking and willingness to try.