List 3 things about yourself...

[hXc]

I'm a drummer
I'm a motorcyclist
I'm sexy


I'm 15
I'm 'too mature'
I'm too immature

You guys pick which is which

[Motu]

One job I applied for I really tried hard - had a bath and clean jeans and T shirt,and put a work shirt over that,not done up with rolled up sleeves to cover the holes in my T shirt.Sort had a go at the knots in my hair,and didn't wear my dirty hat.I borrowed a mates car so I didn't have to ride my Triumph to the interview.

The woman in the front office buzzed me through to the workshop manager - ''there's a guy here about the job,he says he's a mechanic...but he looks like a pest exterminator!'' Not a word of a lie - they called me the Rat Catcher at that place because everyone knew what she had said.

[boomer]

These questions are

• To see if you have/recognise self perception. Do you know who you are and what others percieve you as ( your ego's and external faces )
• To marry your behavioural traits (good and bad) with what they, teh employer, requires or doesn't..will you fit in with the rest of the team, will your personality get on well with others you need to work with.. will your working style suit the business / function and role..
• To gain an insight into YOU
• Can/do you tell the truth
• Do you know what this job requires (Technically & Personally)..have you done your homework .. do you know what this job requires
• Are you able to think on your feet; Always take your time and think.. best to be quiet for a moment than to immediately start Blabbering

The way i would prepare for this question is to understand what the job requires technically and behaviourally and pick something that will be seen as needing development but not directly impacting your ability to do THIS job. Also making it personal enough to display you know who you are and at the same time exhibiting that others may/do see this trait.. self awareness.

Also, be prepared to give examples of why you think they're bad and what you've done/doing to address .. if you think they need addressing

One i use regular is... "If i was to ask a colleague of yours your major a)strength b)Weakness what would they say?"

If you answer by recognising its a percieved strength/weakness then you get a pass, then i look to see if the strength/weakness compliments/hinders the traits i'm looking for or not as the case may be!

Ring up before hand, either HR or someone else in teh business and ask them lots of questions, tell them your interested in a career with them and would like to know more about the business.. working environment, history of the business.. type of jobs, culture of the business..working styles.. blah blah.. show an interset pre interview and it gets you a big tick in the box ( brown nosing )
Have fun

[bugjuice]

some good stories and a read
i think BD's it tops so far (personally)

[boomer]

One of my answers would be

My weaknesses can actually be construed as strengths, dependant on teh situation;
I set high expectations, sometimes too high and can get frustrated when i or others don't deliver; I usually manage these frustrations by setting and agreeing on the benchmark/standard upfront.

it's all Bollox

[Winston001]

NOBODY expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and fear...fear and surprise....

Our two weapons are fear and surprise...and ruthless efficiency....


Our *three* weapons are fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency...and an almost fanatical devotion to the Pope....

Our *four*...no... *Amongst* our weapons....

Amongst our weaponry...are such elements as fear, surprise....

I'll come in again................

[kickingzebra]

You an hitcher are in an evil genius league aren't you??

[skelstar]

Nope, he's Hitcher and Limbimtimwim's love-child.