| In an effort to gauge a prospective employee's fit | | | | Be optimistic. |
| within the company's culture, hiring managers often | | | | Odd interview questions lend themselves well to |
| pose odd interview questions. Following are examples | | | | humorous responses. Just be careful not to answer |
| of some per a Robert Half International poll: | | | | every question with a joke. Doing so may give them |
| - "If you were having a dinner party and could invite | | | | the impression that you are not taking it seriously. |
| three famous people, who would they be?" | | | | Maintain your composure. |
| - "What's the last book you read?" | | | | Sometimes the point of asking odd interview questions |
| - "What did you want to be when you were 10 years | | | | is to assess your ability to remain calm. Remember |
| old?" | | | | your delivery - maintain eye contact and answer |
| - "What classes did you like in high school?" | | | | confidently. The interviewer will be taking note of how |
| - "What would I find in your refrigerator?" | | | | you formulate your responses to get a sense for your |
| - "If you could be any animal what would you be?" | | | | thought process. |
| Be prepared to answer odd questions during an | | | | Resist the urge to give up. |
| interview. What the hiring manager is seeking is an | | | | Being the recipient of them can be difficult and |
| insight into your personality and interests. This helps the | | | | frustrating. Don't give up, even if you think it isn't going |
| interviewer determine if you would mesh well with the | | | | well. They may have a different impression of how |
| team. Following are tips for handling odd interview | | | | the interview is going. Or, they may be aware of |
| questions: | | | | another job opening within the company for which you |
| Formulate your answer. | | | | are a better fit. |
| Take time to compose your thoughts before | | | | The key to success in handling odd interview questions |
| answering the question. Ask for clarification if you are | | | | is to provide honest, thoughtful responses while |
| not sure what the hiring manager is looking for. | | | | maintaining your composure. |