OK, so you were finally called for an interview; your CV is perfect, you're dressed nicely and now, it's time to impress.

You've researched the company and the person who is going to interview you – you're all set, right?

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While you may think so, some employers like to throw curve balls and ask questions that don't necessarily have anything to do with the job in question.

So, instead of panicking and cracking an abominable joke, top recruitment agency, Glassdoor, used its data base to find the hardest questions you might face in an interview.

Be prepared, ladies:

  • “What on your CV is the closest thing to a lie?” – Marketing and Communications Employee, The Phoenix Partnership

 

  • “How would your enemy describe you?” – Advertising Sales Grad Scheme, Condé Nast

 

  • “What's the most selfish thing you've ever done?” – Graduate Consultant, PageGroup

 

  • “If your best friend was here what advice would he give you?” – CCP, American Express

 

  • “Describe your biggest weakness. Then describe another.” – Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Palantir Technologies

 

  • “How do you cope with repetition?” – Product Specialist, Tesla Motors

 

  • “Who is your hero, and why?” – Product Quality Employee, GE

 

  • “What does social justice mean to you?” – Content Marketing Manager, ThoughtWorks

 

  • “What is your coping mechanism when you have a bad day?” – Consultant, Switch Consulting