How to deal with weird questions in the interview

How to deal with weird questions in the interview

Some interviewers like to think of themselves as popular psychologists. These people may have read an article, or think that people who know others are psychologists-now they also believe that certain questions can help them cross the line and gain insight into your personality.

The fact now is that even people who know something about psychology will not ask the following question, but because this is an interview, you must bite the bullet and answer this real and very strange question with a smile.

When answering the following questions, be careful not to make a fuss, as if you were reciting. Take part in stress interview, be calm, and don't let people feel that you have memorized all your answers. If you answer fluently without hesitation, then the interviewer may see through you. Therefore, when you answer each question, at least pretend to think for a moment!

See this pen in my hand? Sell it to me.

You may think that this question will be asked to people who apply for sales positions, but in fact, interviewers usually ask this question when they want to put pressure on people who apply for non-marketing positions. The interviewer scares you with a seemingly strange request.

You may be asked to sell anything you can see, whether it's a notebook or a desk used by the interviewer.

Salespeople must be generous, polite and enthusiastic. Remember, when you answer this question, your pronunciation, intonation, facial expression and body language all reflect these qualities. If you want to pass this question, it is not enough to give the correct answer-it seems that you think these statements are equally important.

A good sales strategy can follow the following four simple steps:

(1) Ask the interviewer some questions to determine what he wants. For example, let you sell a potted plant: do you already have a potted plant? Do you want to buy another one? The interviewer will definitely say no, that's the next step.

(2) Talk about the characteristics and quality of this product, and describe the shape and appearance of the leaves. Tell the interviewer how many flowers there are and what color.

(3) The next step is to pay attention to the benefits of selling products. For example, a pot of plants will make the room look more energetic, people will be more comfortable working in the room, and people who come to the room will feel relaxed and feel at home. Plants can also make oxygen and drive away stale carbon dioxide.

(4) Finally, make a strong summary, such as: In short, I believe this kind of plant is very good, and I want to raise this kind of plant at home. Do you want one?

Follow these four steps, and your excellent answer will definitely leave a good impression on the interviewer.

Who is your favorite teacher?

Even if this question asks you to name your favorite teacher, explain why she/he is your favorite teacher. At the end of your answer, emphasize some advantages you have now because of your favorite teacher.

A few examples:

Miss Ellywood taught me English until I was thirteen. Her teaching method of personifying the characters in the book has benefited me a lot so far. She made me really understand the importance of reading-not only for learning, but also for fun. So, now I have read many books on business management to enrich myself. Mr. Jackson taught me basic chemistry. He has always told us that the whole meaning of learning is not just for exams. I like his point of view-it is a simplified version of scientists' understanding of chemistry at present. It was his teaching method that inspired my enthusiasm for studying chemistry in college, and then opened my way to scientific research. If you were an animal, what animal would you be?

This question will definitely make you fall into the trap of stupid common psychological problems. But please remember not to tell the interviewer what a stupid question this is! The interviewer wants to know what you think of yourself. So be sure to choose an animal with good quality.

There is no absolutely correct answer to which animal to choose, but it is generally believed that lions, tigers and eagles have more noble qualities than snakes, ferrets and pigs!

Give short and pleasant answers, so that I hope the interviewer will continue to ask you some more rational questions:

I will say that I am like a wolf, because I am smart and careful, I have keen investigative power, and I can detect meaningful events-this is an excellent quality that a reporter should have. I am like an elephant, because I can bear loads. I can undertake heavy work and share mental stress for my colleagues. If you were a cartoon character, who would you like to be?

Just like the last question about animals, this is also an absurd question. But please don't complain, be patient enough to deal with such problems. It doesn't matter what role you choose, as long as you can tell me some positive and work-related characteristics of this role.

I'm like a Hercules in a Disney movie. I am strong and confident, and almost nothing can beat me. If I had to make a choice, I think I would be bugs bunny. It won't be deceived and always laughs last. Tell me a story. When answering questions, don't say anything that has nothing to do with yourself, and don't hide your work performance.

The best answer when talking about career:

I graduated from 1993 and have worked in many different jobs since then. At first, I worked in a telephone center, but soon I decided to communicate with customers face to face, so I switched to the hotel industry. At first, I worked in a small local chain store. Later, I was quickly promoted to receptionist. I became the general manager of the hotel four years ago. I think I learned many different skills from managing that small hotel. But because there is no chance to transfer to another hotel, I am here for this interview today.

Ask the interviewer first to confirm whether they like listening to your story: Can I tell a story about my job? If the interviewer stops you and insists on telling you about your life outside of work, try to intersperse some examples of your work:

I was born in Sheffield and grew up there. I went to Southampton in college and graduated from 1993. My first job was in a call center, and then I decided to have face-to-face communication with customers. In my spare time, I am an enthusiastic photographer and an avid tennis fan. Now I am the general manager of the hotel, managing a hotel with 120 employees, but I am eager to run a bigger hotel.

This question does not invite you to tell the interviewer every boring detail of your whole life from birth. Summarize the important events and answer for no more than two to three minutes.

Who do you admire most? Why?

Think back to what skills the interviewer's company requires employees to have. If they mention that financial quotient is an important skill, then talk about those model figures who can show financial quotient. If the interviewer values perseverance, talk to someone who shows determination and perseverance in life.

Some examples:

I really admire Sir Li Xi. He operated alone, transforming the morbid supermarket into the most important retail supermarket in the world. He plans to expand the company into non-food fields to increase income, profits and shareholders' income. I hope I can do it as well as he does. My former sales director really set a good example for me. Because she has two children, she has to go home before 5: 30 every night. But because of her high efficiency, it is not a problem to get off work on time no matter how many tasks there are. She is always highly focused in her work and has an amazing ability to finish tasks ahead of schedule-I hope I have learned these advantages from her. Don't quote the same person as an example of your worship in every interview. Different examples should be carefully designed for interviews with different companies. Different companies need different skills, and your answer must reflect these skills.

If you want to meet someone alive or dead, who do you want to be?

In fact, this question still needs you to describe the person you admire and try to choose a suitable model figure, which (and you) has the advantages and characteristics required by the job you are applying for.

When answering the question of who you admire, if you choose a business tycoon, then when answering this question, you must change a leader.

I hope to meet the CEO of the National Volunteer Organization Center and ask him why he is so keen on promoting the development of volunteer organizations. It is becoming more and more difficult for us to mobilize people to donate to charity. I believe he is the most inspiring person I want to meet.

If you are not 100% sure about the interviewer's political inclination, you must be careful when choosing political figures. As the saying goes, don't talk about politics or religion at parties. If you choose a politician from the opposite party, it will immediately lead to disastrous consequences and lose this job opportunity.

What are you most afraid of?

It is difficult to understand exactly what the interviewer wants you to talk about. Ask clearly in advance to avoid giving the wrong answer: Do you mean work troubles or personal problems? If the interviewer asks you to choose voluntarily, talk about your worries at work.

This is indeed a negative question. Try to turn this question into a description of your own advantages. At the end of your answer, say something about your excellent qualities to win the interviewer's praise.

A few examples of answers:

I won't say what I'm afraid of-it's too strong. But sometimes I do worry. I take the threat of online retailers to our industry very seriously. For me, this means that I must make greater efforts to ensure that every customer who patronizes our store likes shopping and makes them willing to patronize again instead of shopping through the Internet. Personally, I am worried about the future of my children. Now their growth process is more dangerous than we were 30 years ago. But I tried my best-trying to cultivate children's values step by step, ensuring that they eat well, playing with them and letting them exercise. This is what a good mother can do.

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