From Billie Sucher Weblog. Posted under Career Management, Interviewing on July 3rd, 2009
"Someone actually said this to me today: I didn't know that the 4th of July is aka Independence Day."
It reminded me, once again, about not assuming anything. That said, let's just assume that you're going on an interview today, tomorrow or Monday; the 4th of July is a popular topic right now. Further, let's just assume that the hiring manager should happen to randomly ask you one, or more, of these questions during your interview:
- Tell me about the Declaration of Independence and what it means to you and your career, to date?
- Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence, and then tell us about your writing skills and what we might expect?
- How many people signed the Declaration of Independence and along those lines, do you see yourself as a team leader, or a team member?
- How many women signed the Declaration of Independence and do you prefer to be supervised and supported by a male or a female mentor?
- What were the occupations of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence and to what occupation do you aspire?
- See this miniature flag on my desk? How many stripes does it contain and how do you feel about follow-up and details?
- In what year was the current USA flag conceived and by whom and then share with us how you integrate creativity and innovation into your daily work life?
- Tell us how many stars there are in the USA flag; do you think you are a star quality candidate and what number would you affix to you and your brand on a scale of 1-10 -- (1 poor and 10 perfect)?
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