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It is indeed the lamest question ever. The funny thing is that if you ask someone (as both interviewer and interviewee), "In 6 months, what will I love about w
by boopsie 15y ago
It is indeed the lamest question ever.
The funny thing is that if you ask someone (as both interviewer and interviewee), "In 6 months, what will I love about working with you? And what will I hate about working with you?" you will get actually useful responses that approach the honest intent of the question.
(And by the way: My new boss once answered the latter question, "You won't hate anything about working with me!" -- and he turned out to be the biggest asshat ever. It's just one data point, but my conclusion is that anyone who thinks he does nothing annoying is to be avoided.)
- eli 15y agoI'd also encourage interviewees to ask some variation of, "What do you think my weaknesses are?"
- boopsie 15y agoI also encourage interviewees to ask the hiring manager, "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" First, it'll help you find out if the person you'll be working for thinks it's a bullshit question too. Or if she answers honestly. And since you're going to be reporting to her, so doesn't it make sense to know what you're going to be dealing with?
- eli 15y agoI'd love it if an interviewee asked me that! I actually find it weird sometimes how uncurious people seem to be about where they'll potentially be working and who they'll be working with.
- boopsie 15y agoMe too. After all, the employer is likely to hire lots of people. But I have only one life to live and I'm going to spend most of it at work... so doesn't it make sense for me to ensure that I choose the job I most enjoy?