A while ago, I had the privilege of sitting in an interview for the selection of a new batch of leaders for a club and all I can say: Lovely, Warm blooded passionate youths queuing up for the chopping board.
Well anyway, we all know there are a couple of standard questions like “tell me more about yourself”, “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” or even “Tell me where would you see yourself in 5 years?”
Now, one of the common questions asked in this particular was:
If you are an animal, what would you describe yourself to be?
This is one lesson to learn, never be creative in your questions, you might as well as creative answers in return.
Wait and See.
Interviewer: If you are an animal, what would you describe yourself to be?
Interviewee #1: I see myself as a horse
Now if you were the interviewer, wouldn’t you be impressed that a horse is a symbollic expression of charisma, freedom and stamina? (finally! a unique answer after long strenuous interviews)
Interviewer: Wow, great! Tell me about it.
Interviewee #1: I would describe myself as a horse because I can gallop on the plains freely on my own and I am also fine to be ride on.
Interviewer stared blank. The former I would inteprete to be self motivated, goal driven; but the former leaves a big room for imagination huh? (So this guy wants to be ride on?)
Interviewer: That’s cool….Thanks for your time! (are you sure you wanna stick with the horse?)
Well, that perks me up better than any caffine product. Any more, I might get an over dosage.
Interviewer: If you are an animal, what would you describe yourself to be?
Interviewee #2: I see myself as a hamster.
Correct me if I am wrong, aren’t hamsters highly productive animals?
Interviewer: Ok, Tell me about it.
Interviewee #2:Hamsters are cute and perceived with adorable, bubbly characteristics.
Interviewer: Right, and…. you thought of having loads of kids as well?
***Moment of Silence***
Well, to cut it short, if I am probed that question? I would think twice.
