Odd questions asked at job interviews
Recruiters are increasingly asking graduates quirky questions such as 'Which member of the A team would you be?' in job interviews.
But the odd interviewing approaches are turning off many jobseekers, say employment experts.
They say that in the current economic climate graduates are looking for a company they have an affinity with ... does that mean companies who sleep till 2pm and watch 'Cash in the attic'?
Jo Gidley, Graduate Recruitment Manager at Sainsbury's says students are increasingly being probed on areas likely to raise more questions than answers about the suitability of the employer for their first step on the career ladder.
"A question like "Which planet would you visit and why?" is a seen as remote and ethereal," she said.
She says other common questions include "Which member of the A team would you be?" which says a lot about the 80s hangover and lack of realism of the interviewer and "pick a cake, biscuit or type of food to be..."
If the employer is seen to be too obtuse, she argues, or is adding 'forced fun' questions into the mix, they don't always leave with the best impression and the candidate is tempted to go with another employer.
"At a time when a brand's authenticity, transparency and values are key to consumers and employees alike, what graduate candidates want from an interview is a serious focus on the job in hand," added Gidley.
