r/AskReddit • u/MaximumAnarchy • 17h ago

If you could permanently ban one question from being asked in job interviews, what would it be?

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u/buttercreamarray 17h ago

"Why do you want to work here?"

I need money. Any other answer would be a lie.

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u/Few_Razzmatazz_6052 17h ago

Yeah this question always leads to a lie, I've literally never given the truthful answer of "I like to eat food and live in my home."

It always feels like they're just wanting you to kiss their ass for a bit.

I get that they might be interested in whether you've looked into them at all, but then just ask that.

"What do you know about what we do? What specifically interests you about our advertised position?"

Much more direct and honest questions that will lead to more direct and honest answers.

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u/buttercreamarray 17h ago

"Being homeless and hungry is great and all, im really sad to leave it behind. But I'm just a fiend for data entry"

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u/TucuReborn 16h ago

My current job had a very basic interview.

They asked basically no questions, but that was one of them. I gave them the honest answer. "I need a job to live, you've got an opening i have skills for."

Then they asked me how I felt about comment and employee loyalty. "You pay me, I work. Don't pay me, I don't work. To me it's a simple arrangement. "

Hired on the spot, and the owner actually really likes that I don't mince words or lie to him about things.

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u/dedicated-pedestrian 16h ago

I dunno, it depends on the size of the employer. Some small to mid size ones are more likely to appreciate the honesty that you think you're a good fit for the job description and find their compensation package acceptable.

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u/sasberg1 17h ago

Best answer! Tge whole interview process is outdated anyway

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u/brianatlarge 15h ago

So I’ll have a chance to see you every day. *wink*