What’s the Hardest Job Interview Question You’ve Had to Answer? (A Viral Thread)

Roy

1 year ago

Ah, the infamous job interview – that nerve-wracking ritual where your entire professional future hangs in the balance, all while you're being grilled with questions that could stump even the most seasoned scholar. In this post, we delve into the depths of a viral Reddit thread where brave souls shared their tales of facing down the toughest interview questions. As someone who's danced the awkward dance of job interviews, I can't wait to dive into these witty responses.

Step into the shoes of job seekers as they recount their harrowing experiences with tough interview questions. From brain teasers that could make Einstein sweat to behavioral queries that delve deep into the psyche, these 20 responses are a testament to the creativity and quick thinking of job candidates. Whether you're gearing up for your own job hunt or simply enjoy a good laugh, these stories are sure to entertain and inspire.

What is the hardest job interview question you've had to answer and how did you handle it?
It was a lunch interview and at the end, the manager asked: "Who was our server today?" "Uhmmm... " I had zero idea because I was more focused on hearing the specials than her name. Must have made me look like a snob though because I didn't get the job.
My boss: "So what made you apply for this position" Me: "I actually have no memory of applying for this job." Turns out she sniped my resume when I applied for a job debating with insurance companies and decided to see what id say.
Friend of mine got the question: "what is your biggest character flaw that would make us not want to hire you?" He told me he answered: "Im so arrogant i honestly cant think of another flaw that would make you not wanna hire me."
"You're in Boston but not in the USA. How can this be?" I said "There's a Boston in England." Correct answer was it's before the American Revolution. I got the job.
I applied for a management role in my first job when I didn't have any management experience, and got knocked back. The person they hired failed miserably, and I went for it again about 3 months later. They asked me "so you applied 3 months ago, and were turned down, why do you think you'll get it this time?"
I answered "this is still my first job. Without leaving and becoming a manager elsewhere, I still have not been a manager. What I've done instead is taken every opportunity to gain the relevant traits you're looking for. So volunteered to coach the group of new starters we had. I took customer escalations where they've asked to speak to a manager myself and resolved them. Ive made myself a presence in the office so that if there is an issue and there isn't a manager around, staff come to me for help or advice. I'm doing small parts of the managers role every day."
I got the job, and in my feedback they said it was between me and someone else, and was incredibly close, but I got the job based on that answer, so I'm pretty proud of myself.
For the Cambridge interview the questions asked are usually to gauge how you think, so you are encouraged to voice out any and all thought processes For my question I had to calculate the amount of blood in a body, which turned out to be less than that of a normal adult human being. The professor asked, "why do you think that is so?" "maybe the human is smaller in size" "and we call those...?" "pre adolescent beings"
"Would you rather focus on one thing and do it 100% well while two other things do poorly or would you rather do three things at 70%?" It was a tough question. Edit: Sorry I didn't fully answer. I told them off the bat that it was a intriguing question and that honestly I give 100% in my projects and I hate presenting things that I don't feel are up to my standards.
"So tell me, why did you choose to wear those shoes today?" "Umm..what?"
What do you like about yourself? Uh. Didnt get the job
It wasn't a single question so much as it was their method of deep follow-up questions that eventually got to a point to where they basically asked me why I'm alive. Not as a "What's your motivation in life" sort of way, but in a "Why do you exist, human?" way. I repeated to them "You're asking me why I'm alive?" And they took a short pause to realize where their follow up questions took them and replied "Yes." I've never had anyone question my existence before.
"What the is gmail.edu" "That's the domain name you get when your college deletes your email address and you have to change your resume over from your school email address to your personal email address and you up."

After perusing this collection of job interview triumphs, you'll likely find yourself nodding in solidarity and chuckling at the absurdity of it all. These anecdotes offer a refreshing dose of humor and camaraderie for anyone who's ever sweated through a job interview. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the comedic relief – because laughter truly is the best preparation for the job hunt.

If you found yourself entertained by these tales of job interview heroics, be sure to check out more humorous content on our site. From workplace mishaps to career advice with a comedic twist, there's plenty more laughter to be had. So why not take a break from the job hunt and indulge in some lighthearted humor?

Roy

Roy R., Chief Meme Curator Roy founded Thunder Dungeon in 2012 and has since guided its growth into a 2.5 million‑strong community of meme enthusiasts. With over a decade of digital‑media experience and a nose for viral humor, Roy oversees content strategy, ensuring every post is both hilarious and high‑quality

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