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It shows if the candidate has seriously considered what the company does, how it operates, and what would mean for them to join the company. It also helps the
by ryanianian 8y ago
It shows if the candidate has seriously considered what the company does, how it operates, and what would mean for them to join the company.
It also helps the interviewer take stock of what the candidate is looking for. If the candidate does well they can circle back to those interests and sell the candidate on the company a bit.
- mnm1 8y agoIt also shows the company and person asking this are completely out of touch with reality, basically arrogant idiots who think their candidate has time to research and make up a lie to answer their questions just like he has time to do the same for the other five hundred or a thousand job postings he replied to. It shows arrogance and way too much self-importance, both huge red flags for any employer. But at least they can target the best liars in their applicant pool.