Stupid questions during interview

last SG · 2009-08-23T00:24:00+00:00

these interviewers are not HR educated or trained. I got interviewers in the past asking me, I dun think you are suitable for this post you are applying. wha...

Fantagf SG

erm than say you are a fast learner who learns once only know how to do already?

Or say you are a fast person and you can do 2 or 3 person's job..

think the best is when you are attending interview, go gauge on the job scope and what sort of interviewer he or she is to decide what answer to give.

Rooney9 SG

Why should I employ you?

Because I am a fast learner

What is your career objectives?

Just to have a stable job and have food to eat. I am not the ambitious type.

What do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Having a stable job

Why is your results so lousy?

Have to work part time during school so no time to study.

How is all these answers?

cos I have the relevant experience and know-how to be effective and efficient in this job. I am sure I am able to do a competent job if I am offered this position.

I hope to do this job well and stay on with the company and we grow together. if I do the job well, the sky is the limit.

I was not a good student then. I admitted I could have studied a tad harder for exams, but exams are not to be a be-all and end-all. alot of entrepreneurs are not degree educated such as creative tech sim wong woo and others like him.

Fantagf SG

cos I have the relevant experience and know-how to be effective and efficient in this job. I am sure I am able to do a competent job if I am offered this position.

I hope to do this job well and stay on with the company and we grow together. if I do the job well, the sky is the limit.

Great answers

automator SG

cos I have the relevant experience and know-how to be effective and efficient in this job. I am sure I am able to do a competent job if I am offered this position.

I hope to do this job well and stay on with the company and we grow together. if I do the job well, the sky is the limit.

what if you don't have the relevant experience? Than you can't say that..

The boss will shoot you back that he is not employing entrepreneurs so don't compare yourself with them or he can say than you should go and be entrepreneur instead of working..

Rooney9 SG

haha thanks. so automator, sounded like you are looking for jobs?

Rooney9 SG

what if you don't have the relevant experience? Than you can't say that..

The boss will shoot you back that he is not employing entrepreneurs so don't compare yourself with them or he can say than you should go and be entrepreneur instead of working..

say that you are willing to learn and learn as fast as you can. then dun mention entrepreneurs, just say the point you are trying to make is people with no degree did well in their careers.

then you can also shoot back say, if I want to be entrepreneur, I wouldnt be applying for this job eh.

noahnoah SG

To TS:

if the boss ask u what u see yourself

in five years?

u reply:

You will see me sitting on ur chair

in the next five years..

He/She confirm will be very impressed

by ur great ambition!!

airgrinder SG

To TS:

if the boss ask u what u see yourself

in five years?

u reply:

You will see me sitting on ur chair

in the next five years..

He/She confirm will be very impressed

by ur great ambition!!

this could be so overuse that it sounds like a cliche.

Research the job position n have a rough idea of the promotion structure. Perhaps can say something like "I see myself leading a team in charge of this this this or that that that"

Worst come to worst, know the company/department's vision, say something according to the vision.

Detached SG

Why should I employ you?

Because I am a fast learner

Wah too concise bo? Elaborate and also throw in a few more points like interpersonal skills, highly motivated and etc. Remember to cite examples.

What is your career objectives?

Just to have a stable job and have food to eat. I am not the ambitious type.

I mai kong too much. You just go think what would your prospective employer think if you were to provide replies of such quality.

What do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Having a stable job

A bit buang - I guess it depends on what position you're apply for and also where. I'd actually say something like "I hope to be in mid-management and starting to work on a mba; I'm passionate about this job (give reasons) and also in my academic pursuits."

Why is your results so lousy?

Have to work part time during school so no time to study.

One good point to note - Sell your strengths and hide your flaws. If you don't know how to sell yourself, even if you have a mba from insead... also can't help...

How is all these answers?

Failed. If I were your interviewer, I'd just show you to the door and wouldn't even tell you to wait for my call. Should put in more effort to prepare for an interview.

... Read my quote...

Rooney9 SG

I was asked this question during an interview by a female director, who is about 50 plus.

Q: what do you speak at home?

A: mandarin with family.

Q: are you good in english?

Q: what hobbies do you have?

A: Swimming, reading, surfing web, movies and television.

Q: you are quite fair eh by your appearance

A: I go swimming usually in the evenings where the sun has set.

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