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I Have A Job Interview

The interview is this week. They called today to " ask questions about the position". I didn't recognize the number and don't usually answer my phone but decided to. She asked me 3 of those "name a time when..." questions. I was nervous but apparently I did okay since I got an interview. Was not expecting those questions at all. I was literally sweating. I asked her to skip a question and it was the last question so I held the phone feeling stupid trying to think of an answer to "name a time when you had to set a boundary with someone". I tried to buy myself time by asking her a "boundary with who? A coworker, a customer?"

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smmartydude · 36-40, M

God I hate those questions....I feel like they are less about your actual answers and more about you thinking quickly in a pressure situation.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@smmartydude Me too. I was like ahhh. I thought she was gonna ask about my availability or something. I feel like I'm gonna get hired. I've applied. They asked me to answer questions via email explaining why I want to work there. I gave reference upon request, now they are interviewing, and the job asks for no experience. AND it's related to my major. This job is MINE!

lasergraph · 70-79, M

I think they wanted to see if you could think on your feet. There are no right answers, just gauging your response. They use question they know you couldn't have planned for in advance. They want to see your problem solving skills under pressure. You obviously made an impression since you got an interview.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@lasergraph But I feel like I sounded so stupid though.

lasergraph · 70-79, M

@iamnikki No one is prepared for those kind of questions. You must have given them what they were looking for. It is like you are on the witness stand, and only can give yes or no answers. They ask if you still beat your spouse. Even if you never beat your spouse, if you answer no it is assumed that you at one time did.

smmartydude · 36-40, M

P.S. I hope you get the job!

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@smmartydude Thank you. I was totally caught off guard. I was playing my keyboard lol

smmartydude · 36-40, M

@iamnikki Haha maybe you should have played her a tune...It would should you are multi-talented.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@smmartydude lol, good idea!

5thApprentice · 31-35, M

Good luck with the interview.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@5thApprentice TY!

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

You did your best. Best of luck on getting the job.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@greenmountaingal I did. I hate when I feel stupid like that. I was talking all fast too. Things were just rambling off the top of my head.

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