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of a full-time writer.
I was quite happy. I was supposed to reach the place at 3pm and I arrived at 2.45pm.
The interview started and went on for about twenty minutes. This was not my first interview. I
have been interviewed at several places.
As the panel continues to ask me moronic question after moronic question, an idea for a blog
post began to form in my mind. I tried to make a list of the fifteen most stupid questions that
interviewers ask you. The list could go up to thirty questions, but ET might not take such a
lengthy blog, so I am sticking to fifteen.
I am sure I can expect many emails and angry responses from HR recruitment people after this
post.
Do you know where your company will be in five years? Sorry, I didn’t know that you were
looking to hire an astrologer.
Why do you want a three-word description? If I say I am bold, smart and beautiful, will you be
happy with that? Which three words do you want to hear–hard working, motivated and
intelligent? You’ve gone through my resume, but still insist on asking me to describe myself.
Just read the document carefully and you might find your answer there.
If you advertised your timings to be 9-5, don’t suddenly change your mind. If I say yes, it
wouldn’t make any sense, and if I say no, I will be considered lazy. Are you ready to pay me for
overtime?
My resume states very clearly that my skills include leadership ability, conflict resolution and
team management skills. Didn’t you read it? Secondly, what if I am asked to work with a group
of lazy dudes who don’t even bother to work much? It depends on the team. Anyway, were
politicians ever asked about their leadership skills?
I applied for this job after reading about the salary you advertised. Are you trying to avoid
paying that amount by asking me that? Anyway, my salary expectation is Rs200,000. Thank you
so much for caring about me.
Either I voluntarily left my job, or I got fired. Neither situation could have made my employers
happy. Which ex-boss is going to speak highly of me?
So that I can steal your office equipment and break the office furniture.
This question annoys most female candidates. I’ve heard friends complaining about it too. Why
are you interested in knowing my marital status? I am not a contestant for Miss World, for which
I’d need to be single.
In Pakistan, where girls live with their families, this question doesn’t make any sense. I am living
with my pets.
That I shouldn’t have to come to work on time. I also expect diet drinks and low calorie food for
lunch. Also, I want an AC in my own room.