What are some tough interview questions you have been asked and what were your answers?

Cpl Brett Wagner — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:21:23 -0400

Ok so everyone has heard about goofy interview questions like "What is your ideal job?" or "What is your biggest weakness?" so what is your experience and what answers (hopefully good ones) did you give.

Response by Cpl Brett Wagner made Oct 10 at 2014 6:22 PM

Cpl Brett Wagner — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:22:33 -0400

Unfortunately this is my weakness, as most of you know.

Response by SPC James Lowe made Oct 10 at 2014 6:27 PM

SPC James Lowe — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:27:24 -0400

The question I hate most is "why should I give you this job?"

The answer i give: something about my relevant experience and the army gave me good values that make me a strong leader and hard worker

The answer I want to give: why the fuck did you give me the interview for it?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 10 at 2014 6:36 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:36:09 -0400

Q: Where do you see yourself being in 3 to 5 years?
A: Hopefully still employed here.

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Oct 10 at 2014 10:34 PM

Cpl Dennis F. — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:34:07 -0400

Q: What is your blood type?
A: I don't plan on bleeding.

Response by SPC David S. made Oct 10 at 2014 10:59 PM

SPC David S. — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:59:48 -0400

Q: Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Job?
A: I think that can be answered best with the question of why would I want to work for you?

Response by PO3 Shaun Taylor made Oct 11 at 2014 4:27 AM

PO3 Shaun Taylor — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 04:27:56 -0400

Q: How would you describe your current employer?

Response by SGT James Hastings made Oct 27 at 2014 12:47 PM

SGT James Hastings — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 12:47:58 -0400

The one that I had fun with is, "What is your biggest weakness." I responded by saying, "I have a hard time not working during my lunch."

Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Oct 29 at 2014 10:46 AM

MAJ Dallas D. — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:46:30 -0400

If we're sitting here a year from now celebrating what a great year it's been for you in this role, what did we achieve together?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2016 3:15 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:15:55 -0500

Don't know about tough, but one of the stupidest questions I was ever asked in an interview was "Can you give any examples of where you have demonstrated "diversity" during your career?" I thanked them for their time and got up and left. I figured if "diversity" was one of their main concerns, I didn't want to work for them anyway.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2016 3:43 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:43:11 -0500

Hi, Corporal Wagner.

For a job at Booz Allen Hamilton right after college, the interviewer said "I want a cow, sell me a pig." It really had nothing to do with the job for which I was interviewing, he just thought it was a good question. The answer I gave required me to ask him why he wanted a cow. If he could define his parameters and requirements for a cow, maybe we could find a way to do it in a cheaper, smaller package.

I really wanted to say "I'm all out of cows, how about this pig?"