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Interviewers occasionally like to throw in a leftfield question, to see how candidates react. Our experience suggests that these questions fall into two camps.
Interviewers occasionally like to throw in a leftfield question, to see how candidates react. Our experience suggests that these questions fall into two camps. They either test the ability to think laterally and creatively, or linearly and analytically.
Following a warm response to the last brainteasing blog, I thought I’d share some more outlandish interview questions.
A question I regularly get asked by candidates is “what can I expect at interview and how can I best prepare?” Let’s face it, every process is different and every client will approach interviews slightly differently, so there is never going to be a ‘one size fits all’ answer to this question. However, the one thing that does apply to all interviews is that rigorous preparation is vital, at every stage in the process.
Take the following three points to heart to unleash your X factor on your interviewers
Case study based interviews are near certainties when interviewing with management and strategy consultancies but they are also becoming more and more prevalent for non consulting roles.
Watching the new series of The Apprentice on BBC1 on Wednesday night got me thinking about what not to do when seeking your new role, and conversely effective strategies for finding employment in a recovering economy.
We often advise on interview tips for junior or mid level Minds of the FreshMinds pool but with the seniority of our candidates and roles increasing all the time, I thought it appropriate to provide some advice on how to interview well as a manager.
Gone are the days when any graduate with a 2.1 from a decent university could happily expect to get a job within a few months. Now, I think, being ‘good’ is not quite enough. What sets some graduates apart from the others is Commerciality.
A question for you: If you were an animal, what kind of animal would you choose to be? Don’t answer too quickly and think about the ramifications of your furry alter-ego because, if certain unnamed guides to interview technique are to be believed, your choice might well lose or win you the job of your dreams.
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