There’s another, less confrontational reason for asking this interview question, according to the Washington Post: [I]nterviewers say that even skewed answers can help reveal whether applicants possess key qualities such as self-awareness, humility, sincerity, zest, and skill in managing shortcomings and mistakes. concern. THANKS. MORE >>

As an HR Professional, typically we are advised (and advise our Managers) not to ask this question, because of exactly what you said – it is not a competency based question. Monday 15th November Home About Blogroll Bookstore Contact Workplace News & Views, Edited by St. Consider telling a story. Make you memorable. Establish trust. MORE >>

Louis, MO Detroit, Michigan Miami, Florida Las Vegas, Nevada Riverside, California Los Angeles, California Sacramento, California Portland, Oregon Memphis, Tennessee Providence, Rhode Island Top 10 Cities for Job Seekers to Find a Job: Washington, D.C. Jul, 2010 3 Comments 10 Worst Cities For Job Seekers to Find a Job St. they are all. MORE >>

Louis, MO Detroit, Michigan Miami, Florida Las Vegas, Nevada Riverside, California Los Angeles, California Sacramento, California Portland, Oregon Memphis, Tennessee Providence, Rhode Island Top 10 Cities for Job Seekers to Find a Job: Washington, D.C. Jul, 2010 3 Comments 10 Worst Cities For Job Seekers to Find a Job St. they are all. MORE >>

Employment Blawg Founder and Managing Editor George Lenard, who has more than 20 years’ experience defending business in employment disputes, weighed in on the conversation. Monday 15th November Home About Blogroll Bookstore Contact Workplace News & Views, Edited by St. It’s a difficult recruiting environment to operate in. MORE >>