I'm sorry to say but a number of questions asked by interviewers are simply unnecessary. I have gone for enough interviews to know how 'stupid' the questions can get.
Here are some of the questions 'they' ask:
1. Tell me something about yourself?
Truth be told, who would say anything negative about themselves? The thing that really pisses me about this particular question is the fact that it is open ended. Am I supposed to talk about my personality, skills, experiences or life in general?
2. What would you do from day to day if you got this position?
Excuse me??? I think I should get the job first then you will get to know my day to day activities. I do not want to stress thinking about a position that I do not already have. Give me a break!
3. What makes you the best candidate?
Uhmm, I haven't really interacted with the other candidates for me to know their weaknesses and strengths. Why don't you put us in a room so that we get to know each other first? Otherwise, I will be imagining things that are not really there. I mean, "Is it that interviewers want people to be 'imaginative'?"
4. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Oh my! This question always gets to me. Why do majority of (if not all) interviewers ask this very question? Why? Why? Why?
5. What is your salary expectation?
For crying out loud, why don't you say what you are offering then we discuss from there. I mean, why do we have to go in circles?
6. Are you willing to go above and beyond the call of duty?
I applied for a specific position. Why don't we stick to that! Why do you want to misuse me? Let me do what I am applying for and let's stick to that. I don't want to cook or clean for anyone. Don't get me wrong here, I am willing to work extra hours and do my job to the best of my ability.
Those are just some of the few unnecessary questions. I think interviewers should up their game. They should be creative instaed of sticking to the old-fashioned way of interviewing. Interviewers should change with the times; try and challenge the interviewees.
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