Articles : Did you know? Favourite Interviewing Questions

A survey was conducted by TorontoJobs.ca to find out recruiters’ favourite interviewing questions. We spoke to a number of recruiters in the Greater Toronto Area and we asked a simple question: “What’s your favourite interviewing question?” Here are some of the most common and most unusual responses: Most common:

• "Tell us about your previous experience(s), and how it is relevant to this job?"
• "If we call your references, what would they say about you?"
•  "Describe why you feel you’re the best for the job. (according to skills/ knowledge)"
• "Tell me about your accomplishments." 
• "What are your goals?"
• "Explain what you feel you could bring to this organization."
• "Tell us what you know about our company and the position you’re applying for."
• "Tell me about yourself." (How they answer shows what type of personality/drive they have.)

Unusual Questions:

• "How many gas stations are in Toronto?" (There is no right or wrong answer to this question, the purpose is to see if person can think logically and come to a reasonable answer.)
• "Are you nervous?"
• "What’s the worst mistake you ever made at a previous job?"
• "Sell this pen to me in 5 minutes."
• "If you were a product, how would you go about improving yourself to be more saleable?"