Job Interviews Took A Wild Turn When These 50 Candidates Got Hit With The Most Absurd Questions

To learn more about the strange questions that might come up during a job interview, we got in touch with Adam Bennett, Senior Career Consultant at Career Prepare. He was kind enough to have a conversation with Bored Panda and discuss the best way to navigate these questions.

"These are what I call curveball questions," Adam shared. "They are not common in interviews but do pop up every now and again, particularly in smaller companies/start-ups, where the interview guidelines tend to be a bit looser!"

"It is important to understand that when you are asked these questions, the interviewer is trying to see how you respond to something you can't have prepared for and see how you react when put on the spot," the career expert says. "Because they are rare, and you can never predict what question would be asked here, there is no point worrying about these when preparing for the interview. However, you can think about how you would respond to a curveball question in the interview."

Adam shared some valuable advice for dealing with curveballs during interviews. "Take a deep breath and stay calm. Don't aim for perfection, perfect answers very rarely happen here - it is about piecing together the best answer you can in the moment."

He also noted that, if quick thinking is not a skill needed for the role, you can even ask for some time to think. "In many roles, the ability to come across as thoughtful and well considered is a strength."

Finally, Adam recommends staying positive, no matter what the question is. "Don't fall into the trap of being negative about others and, even less so, negative about yourself!"