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10 Tricky Interview Questions

By Career Services
Posted 01/31/2013 8:46 AM

Did you miss the "How To Ace Your Interview" workshop presented by Astronautics on Monday?  Here is a good follow up article that identifies 10 tricky interview questions, and provides solid advice for navigating your way through them.  

 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/02/23/watch-out-ten-interview-questions-designed-to-trick-you/

 

Here are the questions:

No. 1: Why have you been out of work so long, and how many others were laid off?

No. 2: If employed, how do you manage time for interviews?

No. 3: How did you prepare for this interview?

No. 4: Do you know anyone who works for us?

No. 5: Where would you really like to work?

No. 6: What bugs you about coworkers or bosses?

No. 7: Can you describe how you solved a work or school problem?

No. 8: Can you describe a work or school instance in which you messed up?

No. 9: How does this position compare with others you’re applying for?

No. 10: If you won the lottery, would you still work?

 

Learn more about the intent of each question, as well as suggested answers, here:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennagoudreau/2012/02/23/watch-out-ten-interview-questions-designed-to-trick-you/

 

For more information about interviewing, stop by the Career Services Office!





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