ASK THE HEADHUNTER What do these interview questions mean?

[deanwebb]

What do these interview questions mean?

In the December 10, 2019 Ask The Headhunter Newsletter a reader wants to know why employers ask  irrelevant, roundabout interview questions. Question When an interviewer asks roundabout questions like, “What is your greatest weakness?” and “What is your greatest strength?”, what do they hope to learn about you as a prospective hire? Nick’s Reply Those questions hint at why job seekers agonize for weeks or months "waiting to hear back" from employers that never should have interviewed them to begin with. Such questions are irrelevant to assessing a candidate for a job, so they don’t help the employer make a

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[deanwebb]

I think some interviewers ask questions like that because they think you're supposed to ask questions like that.

If you interview, it should be just questions about technical knowledge, relevant experience, and to see if you'd be someone that would fit with the team in general.

[icecream-guy]

then there is the social aspect, need to make sure the candidate will fit in with the the team, don't want a Charlie Brown on the team.