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	What is the most difficult question you have ever been asked during an interview? By Piggle Asked Jun 17 2008 2:51AM	28 Pts Rate Question

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by E as in egg on Jun 17, 2008 at 3:05 am Permalink

Do you think you are the best person for this job? Why?

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Piggle Jun, 17 2008 at 03:06 AM

I feel uncomfortable just reading that. Thanks

E as in egg Jun, 17 2008 at 03:13 AM

After a few years of thinking about the dang question, I'm still not sure how to answer it...
You're welcome

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by Mastodon on Jun 19, 2008 at 5:18 pm Permalink

What makes you think I won't eat this puppy?

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Mastodon Jun, 19 2008 at 06:52 PM

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Mama Hero Jun, 19 2008 at 06:54 PM

very very nice..hope you got the job.

Piggle Jun, 20 2008 at 12:37 AM

Aww poor wittle puppy....

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by THE TRAVEL SLUT on Jun 19, 2008 at 6:36 pm Permalink

Why should you be considered for this position over someone else?

First, it is sometimes tough to toot your own horn enough and second,

it is tough to point out faults of another.

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Piggle Jun, 20 2008 at 12:38 AM

That is a toughy - especially as you say making the comparison. Thanks

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by Anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 at 6:39 pm Permalink

I always hate "Name a positive and negative thing about yourself" come one that is just a double edge sword if I ever did see one. You don't want to seem arrogant and talk yourself up too much, but then again you don't really want to tell them what is wrong with you either. It gives me chills just thinking about it...;~}

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Piggle Jun, 20 2008 at 12:38 AM

Yep - that's a classic!

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by bigfatfrickinfarmer on Jun 19, 2008 at 5:08 pm Permalink

How Do you think this interview is going?

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Piggle Jun, 20 2008 at 12:39 AM

Ouch - leading question indeed. Thanks

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by gmeades on Jun 17, 2008 at 3:00 am Permalink

Opening question (with an attitude) - What do YOU have to offer us?

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Piggle Jun, 17 2008 at 03:06 AM

Ouch - opening question! Thanks

gmeades Jun, 17 2008 at 03:23 AM

You bet...! ;-)

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by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on Jun 19, 2008 at 6:56 pm Permalink

Given that you're being considered for a managerial job in an organization confronting serious issues, how would you go about reorganizing to make maximum use of available resources in achieving the greatest effectiveness in the shortest amount of time?

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Piggle Jun, 20 2008 at 12:36 AM

Blimey - what a mouthful....thanks.

CaptainHarley adores his life penguin Jun, 20 2008 at 05:40 AM

Oh, that's mild! These people put me through the wringer! Sigh.
Welcome! : )

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by DonttWorry on Jun 17, 2008 at 3:04 am Permalink

How much do you think you are worth

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Piggle Jun, 17 2008 at 03:05 AM

Ooh tricky one - especially since we're all priceless ;0)

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by phinswin on Jun 19, 2008 at 6:50 pm Permalink

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I actually got the job by answering "sitting in your chair and asking the same question to new prospective employees"
I do not advise anyone to do this unless you are being interviewed by a government agency.

Civilian business managers will/might see this answer as a threat to their own position in their cushy job.

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by kat2.p on Jun 19, 2008 at 6:41 pm Permalink

on an interview they always ask if you have children. this is the hardest for me because then they want to know how dependable you are and how dependable is your babysitter.

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Piggle Jun, 20 2008 at 12:40 AM

Think they call that discrimnation - hard to rpove if you don't get the job though. thanks.

kat2.p Jun, 20 2008 at 04:16 PM

your welcome:]

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