I’ve realized that yet another great thing about working freelance is that I don’t have to go through the job interview process. Because the way it’s performed today is ridiculous.
First of all, the answer to 75 per cent of the questions they ask are in the cover letter and resume I’d assume they’ve read. After all, potential employers tend to look down on interviewees who haven’t done their homework about the company.
Second of all, why is that every job interview consists of the SAME questions?
“Why do you want to work here?” – Because I need money
“Do you have any previous experience?” – Did you look at my resume?
And of course, my favourite: “What is your biggest weakness?” – Seriously, what IS the correct answer to that question? Seeing as the job interview format is completely standardized, I’d assume there are correct answers. That’s where the problem lies, everything is scripted. It seems all one has to do to land pretty much any job is to make sure you know the correct answer to the questions that are always asked and boom, you’re in.
