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Crazy interview questions

June 10, 2014 By Miriam Salpeter

Screen Shot 2014-07-03 at 10.19.37 PM“If you could throw a parade of any caliber through the Zappos office, what type of parade would it be?” 

How are you supposed to reply to such an off-the-wall interview question? Do you even want this job? Someone applying for a position with the Zappos Family as a customer loyalty teammember was faced with such a quandary; the question is number one on Glassdoor.com’s list of “Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions for 2014.”

Glassdoor.com’s team of data scientists compiled this list, which is not in any particular order, based on questions shared during the past 12 months as part of the Interview Reviews feature on Glassdoor. This feature, which is free to use, offers insights into the interview process including the interview format, how the interview was achieved, the average interview length and overall ratings regarding the interview experience. Glassdoor has collected nearly 1 million interview questions and reviews from around the world. To develop the list, they take into account community feedback, such as questions tagged as “brainteasers” and compile questions job candidates shared on their site over the past year.

Glassdoor’s Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions for 2014:

1. “If you could throw a parade of any caliber through the Zappos office, what type of parade would it be?” – The Zappos Family, Customer Loyalty Team Member interview

2. “How lucky are you and why?” – Airbnb, Content Manager interview

3. “If you were a pizza delivery man, how would you benefit from scissors?” – Apple, Specialist interview

4. “If you could sing one song on American Idol, what would it be?” – Red Frog Events, Event Coordinator interview

5. “Are you more of a hunter or a gatherer?” – Dell, Account Manager interview

6. “If you were on an island and could only bring three things, what would you bring?” – Yahoo,Search Quality Analyst interview

7. “If you were a box of cereal, what would you be and why?” – Bed Bath & Beyond, Sales Associate interview

8. “Do you believe in Bigfoot?” – Norwegian Cruise Line, Casino Marketing Coordinatorinterview

9. “Why is a tennis ball fuzzy?” – Xerox, Client Manager interview

10. “What is your least favorite thing about humanity?” – ZocDoc, Operations Associateinterview

11. “How would you use Yelp to find the number of businesses in the U.S.?” – Factual, Software Engineer interview

12. “How honest are you?” – Allied Telesis, Executive Assistant interview

13. “How many square feet of pizza are eaten in the U.S. each year?” – Goldman Sachs,Programmer Analyst interview

14. “Can you instruct someone how to make an origami ‘cootie catcher’ with just words?” – LivingSocial, Consumer Advocate interview

15. “If you were 80 years old, what would you tell your children?” – McKinsey & Company, Associate interview

16. “You’re a new addition to the crayon box, what color would you be and why?” – Urban Outfitters Sales Associate interview

17. “How does the internet work?” – Akamai, Director interview

18. “If there was a movie produced about your life, who would play you and why?” – SinglePlatform, Inside Sales Consultant interview

19. “What’s the color of money?” – American Heart Association, Project Manager interview

20. “What was the last gift you gave someone?” – Gallup, Data Analyst interview

21. “What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?” – Applebee’s,Bartender/Neighborhood Expert Server interview

22. “How many snow shovels sold in the U.S. last year?” – TASER, Leadership Development Program interview

23. “It’s Thursday; we’re staffing you on a telecommunications project in Calgary, Canada on Monday. Your flight and hotel are booked; your visa is ready. What are the top five things you do before you leave?” – ThoughtWorks, Junior Consultant interview

24. “Describe to me the process and benefits of wearing a seatbelt.” – Active Network, ClientApplications Specialist interview

25. “Have you ever been on a boat?” – Applied Systems, Graphic Designer interview

Before you freak out at the thought of answering one of these oddball questions, keep in mind that most employers will stick to the more traditional, “Why should we hire you” and “What is your biggest weakness” type of interview question. Be prepared to explain why you are a good fit for the job.

Stay tuned for specific tips later this week just in case you face one of these eclectic inquiries at your next interview.

What are some of the strangest questions you’ve been asked on an interview? Comment below.

Originally appeared on AOLJobs.com

Filed Under: Interviewing Tagged With: career expert, crazy interview questions, Glassdoor, how to get a job, Interview help, keppie careers, Miriam Salpeter

How to get a job at a company you left

June 5, 2014 By Miriam Salpeter

door knockerParting may have been sweet sorrow, but you now notice there’s a new job at your old company, and you want to apply. What should you keep in mind to give yourself the best chance to avoid job seeker mistakes to recapture a spot at the organization you left? [Read more…] about How to get a job at a company you left

Filed Under: Career Advice, career change Tagged With: career expert, career speaker, get a job, go back to the same company, keppie careers, Miriam Salpeter

How to convince your boss to give you a chance

May 29, 2014 By Miriam Salpeter

file7991238093213One of the most important things you can do to succeed at work and win new opportunities is learn how to sell your ideas to key stakeholders. In many cases, the first line of defense is your own boss. If you can’t convince him or her your idea has merit, it’s unlikely your thoughts will see the light of day, and you’ll lose your opportunity to shine, even if you have an awesome idea. [Read more…] about How to convince your boss to give you a chance

Filed Under: Workplace Tagged With: career expert, how to convince your boss to let you do something, how to get a job, keppie careers, Kevin Weir, Miriam Salpeter

How to get back to work

May 28, 2014 By Miriam Salpeter

social media expertAre you part of the 2 million people (mostly women) in the “career relaunch” pool? Are you trying to figure out your next career move to re-enter the workforce after taking time to go back to school, raise children, care for family members, travel, etc.? Perhaps finding a new job is significantly more difficult than anticipated. How can you get back to work? [Read more…] about How to get back to work

Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: allison O'kelly, career expert, how to get a job, how to get back to work, keppie careers, Miriam Salpeter, Mom Corps

How to get hiring managers to notice you

May 27, 2014 By Miriam Salpeter

helloIf you’ve been looking for a job and not getting any interviews, it’s possible that you may be making typical job seeker mistakes. How can you get hiring managers to notice you? You may not be tapping into the best practices when it comes to applying for a job online. If it’s been a while since you’ve looked for a job, you may be surprised to learn how much things have changed. [Read more…] about How to get hiring managers to notice you

Filed Under: Career Advice Tagged With: keppie careers, Miriam Salpeter, Pete Kazanjy, Talent Bin

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