Favourite interview questions
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I'm going to be conducting some interviews later this week, which I have to admit, is a new thing for me. The role is for a VBA developer, but also a bit of a general technology all-rounder. The behavioral type questions will be asked by someone else, but it's up to me to delve into the technical side of things. So, I'm looking for some suggestions! What are your favourite interview questions? Cheers, Anthony.
I have two favorite questions that have absolutely nothing technical about them. 1. How many quarters tall is the Empire State building? You can see how they approach problem solving. Do they ask questions (stacked or end on end)? Or do they just give up? There is no right or wrong answer. It's just how they approach the problem. 2. What is funnier in movies--monkeys or racoons and why? Sometimes they are looking for the "right" answer which there is none. I don't want that kind of person. Their answer determines their creativity. Why do they like the animal better? I'm hoping they describe the behavior of their favorite animal. I'm not a manager anymore, but I truly believe these questions help reveal the underlying personality and work type of the interviewee. Hope it helps!
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Jeremy Falcon wrote:
the answer would be "it depends".
"thanks for comming in, we'll get back to you". Yeah the questions are very general. What we look for is "It depends, because....." :) Objects in mirror are closer than they appear
Josh Gray wrote:
"thanks for comming in, we'll get back to you".
Such a hasty employer isn't one worth working for in the first place. ;P Jeremy Falcon
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I'm going to be conducting some interviews later this week, which I have to admit, is a new thing for me. The role is for a VBA developer, but also a bit of a general technology all-rounder. The behavioral type questions will be asked by someone else, but it's up to me to delve into the technical side of things. So, I'm looking for some suggestions! What are your favourite interview questions? Cheers, Anthony.
Don't forget to ask why manhole covers are round!
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Don't forget to ask why manhole covers are round!
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Josh Gray wrote:
"thanks for comming in, we'll get back to you".
Such a hasty employer isn't one worth working for in the first place. ;P Jeremy Falcon
If I start getting smart arse answers in a first interview they get a quick one way trip out the back door. I expect a high level of profesionalism. We are a leader in our field and a highly desired employer so there are plently of people to choose from. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear
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I have two favorite questions that have absolutely nothing technical about them. 1. How many quarters tall is the Empire State building? You can see how they approach problem solving. Do they ask questions (stacked or end on end)? Or do they just give up? There is no right or wrong answer. It's just how they approach the problem. 2. What is funnier in movies--monkeys or racoons and why? Sometimes they are looking for the "right" answer which there is none. I don't want that kind of person. Their answer determines their creativity. Why do they like the animal better? I'm hoping they describe the behavior of their favorite animal. I'm not a manager anymore, but I truly believe these questions help reveal the underlying personality and work type of the interviewee. Hope it helps!
leckey wrote:
How many quarters tall is the Empire State building?
4! What do I get? :-D Jeremy Falcon
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If I start getting smart arse answers in a first interview they get a quick one way trip out the back door. I expect a high level of profesionalism. We are a leader in our field and a highly desired employer so there are plently of people to choose from. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear
It was also a joke. Pull the cork out. Jeremy Falcon
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If I start getting smart arse answers in a first interview they get a quick one way trip out the back door. I expect a high level of profesionalism. We are a leader in our field and a highly desired employer so there are plently of people to choose from. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear
Lastly, having a sense of humor doesn't make someone unprofessional. Being like you describe does make someone unpleasant to work with though. Jeremy Falcon
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Lastly, having a sense of humor doesn't make someone unprofessional. Being like you describe does make someone unpleasant to work with though. Jeremy Falcon
Jeremy Falcon wrote:
Being like you describe does make someone unpleasant to work with though.
Huh? The reason I asked this is because I didnt describe anything, so I didnt know what you were talking about. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear -- modified at 1:04 Monday 17th July, 2006
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Jeremy Falcon wrote:
Being like you describe does make someone unpleasant to work with though.
Huh? The reason I asked this is because I didnt describe anything, so I didnt know what you were talking about. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear -- modified at 1:04 Monday 17th July, 2006
Josh Gray wrote:
Huh?
Uptight, overreactive, anal, superiority complex, etc. Jeremy Falcon
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Josh Gray wrote:
Huh?
Uptight, overreactive, anal, superiority complex, etc. Jeremy Falcon
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No, the person that hacked into your account while you were away. :laugh: Jeremy Falcon
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No, the person that hacked into your account while you were away. :laugh: Jeremy Falcon
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Oh. You forgot really really good looking. Objects in mirror are closer than they appear
Josh Gray wrote:
You forgot really really good looking.
The person that hacked your account was good looking? :laugh::laugh: [edit] 5 btw because it made me laugh. [/edit] Jeremy Falcon
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Josh Gray wrote:
You forgot really really good looking.
The person that hacked your account was good looking? :laugh::laugh: [edit] 5 btw because it made me laugh. [/edit] Jeremy Falcon
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leckey wrote:
How many quarters tall is the Empire State building?
4! What do I get? :-D Jeremy Falcon
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atregent wrote:
Love it, do you want a job?
Actually yeah! I'm in the market. :-D Jeremy Falcon
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Lastly, having a sense of humor doesn't make someone unprofessional. Being like you describe does make someone unpleasant to work with though. Jeremy Falcon
Jeremy Falcon wrote:
Lastly, having a sense of humor doesn't make someone unprofessional. Being like you describe does make someone unpleasant to work with though.
That's what I thought too - a little humor doesn't really mean you are not professional. A dull serious work place would not be a fun job, in my opinion. Regards, Nish
Nish’s thoughts on MFC, C++/CLI and .NET (my blog)
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Don't forget to ask why manhole covers are round!
Richie308 wrote:
Don't forget to ask why manhole covers are round!
A good answer would be, "Good heavens! They make them round these days then???" and stare in faked disbelief at the person who asked you the question. Regards, Nish
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Jeremy Falcon wrote:
Lastly, having a sense of humor doesn't make someone unprofessional. Being like you describe does make someone unpleasant to work with though.
That's what I thought too - a little humor doesn't really mean you are not professional. A dull serious work place would not be a fun job, in my opinion. Regards, Nish
Nish’s thoughts on MFC, C++/CLI and .NET (my blog)
Currently working on C++/CLI in Action for Manning Publications. Also visit the Ultimate Toolbox blog (New)Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
That's what I thought too - a little humor doesn't really mean you are not professional. A dull serious work place would not be a fun job, in my opinion.
Granted, this is based mainly on my experiences so I'm not saying it works for all. But, the people that I've seen that know the most about computers tend to have a sense of humor. It's like the uptight guys are more focused on being uptight than educated. Now, I don't wanna pin anyone because there's always exceptions to the rule, but this certainly seems to have been the case in my experiences. Of course, I'm anal about programming questions in the lounge, so where does that put me? :-D Jeremy Falcon
