{"id":14128,"date":"2016-09-19T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2016-09-19T17:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=14128"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:57:39","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:57:39","slug":"crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too","title":{"rendered":"Crazy Interview Questions Asked By Real Recruiters (and Why You Should Too)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When it comes to hiring the best talent<\/a><\/strong>, more and more employers are going\u00a0beyond the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/blog\/the-best-way-interview-fresh-graduates\/\">standard set of questions<\/a><\/strong>, and are asking situational brain twisters to reveal a candidate&#8217;s logical thinking and creativity.<\/p>\n<p>Companies such as <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/top-10-weird-job-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook, Google, and Amazon are known to throw a curveball at their interviewees<\/a><\/strong>, and for a valid reason. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/author\/lily-zhang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lily Zhang<\/a><\/strong>, Career Development Specialist at MIT says, \u201cYour interviewer isn\u2019t necessarily looking for a right answer. He wants to determine how quickly you can think on your feet, how you\u2019ll approach a difficult situation, and, most importantly, whether you can remain positive and proactive and make progress in the face of a challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, the next time you interview someone for a position on your team, you might want to add one of these off-the-wall questions and see how your interviewees&#8217;\u00a0minds work. Plus, it&#8217;s also fun to listen to what answers come up with.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#1_How_would_you_solve_problems_if_you_were_from_Mars\" title=\"1. \u201cHow would you solve problems if you were from Mars?\u201d\">1. \u201cHow would you solve problems if you were from Mars?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#2_What_would_you_do_if_you_were_the_only_survivor_in_a_plane_crash\" title=\"2. &#8220;What would you do if you were the only survivor in a plane crash?&#8221;\">2. &#8220;What would you do if you were the only survivor in a plane crash?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#3_If_you_woke_up_and_had_2000_unread_emails_and_could_only_answer_300_of_them_how_would_you_choose_which_ones_to_answer\" title=\"3. &#8220;If you woke up and had 2,000 unread emails and could only answer 300 of them, how would you choose which ones to answer?&#8221;\">3. &#8220;If you woke up and had 2,000 unread emails and could only answer 300 of them, how would you choose which ones to answer?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#4_Who_would_win_in_a_fight_between_Spiderman_and_Batman\" title=\"4. &#8220;Who would win in a fight between Spiderman and Batman?&#8221;\">4. &#8220;Who would win in a fight between Spiderman and Batman?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#5_What_are_the_first_things_youd_accomplish_on_your_first_day_at_work_here\" title=\"5. &#8220;What are the first things you&#8217;d accomplish\u00a0on your first day at work here?\">5. &#8220;What are the first things you&#8217;d accomplish\u00a0on your first day at work here?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#6_Describe_the_color_yellow_to_somebody_whos_blind\" title=\"6. &#8220;Describe the color yellow to somebody who&#8217;s blind.&#8221;\u00a0\">6. &#8220;Describe the color yellow to somebody who&#8217;s blind.&#8221;\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#7_Why_are_manhole_covers_round\" title=\"7. &#8220;Why are manhole covers round?&#8221;\">7. &#8220;Why are manhole covers round?&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#8_If_you_were_an_animal_in_the_rainforest_what_would_you_be_and_what_would_you_contribute_to_the_ecosystem\" title=\"8. &#8220;If you were an animal in the rainforest, what would you be and what would you contribute to the ecosystem?&#8221;\">8. &#8220;If you were an animal in the rainforest, what would you be and what would you contribute to the ecosystem?&#8221;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/crazy-interview-questions-asked-by-real-recruiters-and-why-you-should-too\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on\u00a0Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.\">Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on\u00a0Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_would_you_solve_problems_if_you_were_from_Mars\"><\/span><strong>1. \u201cHow would you solve problems if you were from Mars?\u201d<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/strong>. This questions shows a candidate&#8217;s creativity\u00a0and what actions and solutions they&#8217;ll present in order solve the situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_would_you_do_if_you_were_the_only_survivor_in_a_plane_crash\"><\/span><strong>2. &#8220;What would you do if you were the only survivor in a plane crash?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/airbnb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbnb<\/a><\/strong>. This shows\u00a0how the\u00a0applicant can think ahead and plan for emergencies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14132\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/airbnb-300x225.webp\" alt=\"airbnb\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/airbnb-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/airbnb-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/airbnb.webp 886w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_If_you_woke_up_and_had_2000_unread_emails_and_could_only_answer_300_of_them_how_would_you_choose_which_ones_to_answer\"><\/span><strong>3. &#8220;If you woke up and had 2,000 unread emails and could only answer 300 of them, how would you choose which ones to answer?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/dropbox.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dropbox<\/a><\/strong>. It shows how a candidate\u00a0would prioritize duties in a potentially stressful situation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_would_win_in_a_fight_between_Spiderman_and_Batman\"><\/span><strong>4. &#8220;Who would win in a fight between Spiderman and Batman?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanford.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stanford University<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0This shows how a candidate assesses an unexpected challenge.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_are_the_first_things_youd_accomplish_on_your_first_day_at_work_here\"><\/span><strong>5. <a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-facebooks-favorite-interview-question\/\">&#8220;What are the first things you&#8217;d accomplish\u00a0on your first day at work here?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>. Shows a candidate&#8217;s drive, values, and their potential to grow and learn.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Describe_the_color_yellow_to_somebody_whos_blind\"><\/span><strong>6. &#8220;Describe the color yellow to somebody who&#8217;s blind.&#8221;\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirits Air<\/a><\/strong>. Best asked for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/job-board\/co\/Philippines\/i\/sales-and-marketing\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sales and Marketing<\/a><\/strong> candidates. It shows how creative and sensitive a candidate is to their clients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_are_manhole_covers_round\"><\/span><strong>7. &#8220;Why are manhole covers round?&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft<\/a><\/strong>. This assesses how a candidate approaches a problem with more than one possible answer, and to test their logic, common sense, and ability to think through an unusual question.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_If_you_were_an_animal_in_the_rainforest_what_would_you_be_and_what_would_you_contribute_to_the_ecosystem\"><\/span>8. &#8220;If you were an animal in the rainforest, what would you be and what would you contribute to the ecosystem?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kalibrr<\/a><\/strong>. This question pokes at fun but also looks into the creativity and quick thinking of of the candidate. It also shows how they can adapt to the company, and what they can contribute to the organization.<\/p>\n<p>As an employer, you have to find out\u00a0what motivates them, and what their personality is in order to match your preference to the job criteria. If they meet your standards in all aspects, well, go ahead offer them that job\u00a0role.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\"><\/span><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a><\/strong> and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalibrrforbusiness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong> for more business and recruiter advice.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to hiring the best talent, more and more employers are going\u00a0beyond the\u00a0standard set of questions, and are asking situational brain twisters to reveal a candidate&#8217;s logical thinking and creativity. 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