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While I don't think it's a bad question, I'd rather ask a similar question that may yield info I'm looking for: "What do you think will be the most challenging aspect of this job for you?"
While I don't think it's a bad question, I'd rather ask a similar question that may yield info I'm looking for: "What do you think will be the most challenging aspect of this job for you?"
Agreed. And this gives the interviewee a chance to answer positively and creatively on how s/he would manage that - a chance to shine.
What do I like least about the position? The stupid interview.
A lot of these questions are designed like ambush journalism where members of the press try to manipulate and trap someone into giving an anwser that is not optimal so they can run with it as a sound bite. I've been to a lot of interviews where HR people or hiring managers try to trick you into saying something wrong then pat themselves on the back and delude themselves into thinking they saved the company from a bad potential employee.
I've been asked this question tons of times and don't think it's ridiculous. I answer honestly and then ask how such things are handled at the prospective new company. It's important to remember that not only are they interviewing you to see if you would be a good fit with them, YOU are trying to assess if they meet your needs as well.
EDIT - Ooooops, sorry, OP! Did you mean you were asked what did you least like with your past positions or what do you least like about the potential new job?
Its a fair question. Often you can spin things pretty well. Answer honestly and put a spin on it.
And how long are we going to have to watch companies hire people based on their ability to spin and BS then complain about their inability to hire people that are competent at their jobs.
I've been asked this question tons of times and don't think it's ridiculous. I answer honestly and then ask how such things are handled at the prospective new company. It's important to remember that not only are they interviewing you to see if you would be a good fit with them, YOU are trying to assess if they meet your needs as well.
EDIT - Ooooops, sorry, OP! Did you mean you were asked what did you least like with your past positions or what do you least like about the potential new job?
And how long are we going to have to watch companies hire people based on their ability to spin and BS then complain about their inability to hire people that are competent at their jobs.
What list of questions do you "approve" for an interviewer?
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