‘Why are you the best person for this job?’ is my favourite question when I do my interviews. I’ve heard some brilliant answers and also some stuttering answers. If you don’t truly believe that you are the best person for the job then why should I?
I also like to ask for 3 strengths and 3 weaknesses. This is actually already a discount. I was once asked in an interview for 5 of each and the interviewer insisted on hearing all of my 5 weaknesses (OMG) before we could move on. So for my fifth weakness I said I used my phone too much because I don’t know what else to say. It’s such a boring question you might argue but it can reveal so much. One candidate confessed that one of her weaknesses is her laziness. I admire her for her strength of honesty but she didn’t get the job.
I also like to ask if they eat durian because I love durian. One candidate said she doesn’t and I am sure she could see the instant look of disappointment on my face. She quickly added that her boyfriend owns a durian farm with Musang King! Amazing skill at reading my body language and very quick thinking!
Good luck to all of you going for interviews. Prepare your 5 weaknesses, do your research, write your scripts, be original, look smart and be the best person for the job on the interview day.
