Hiring managers shared these 43 memorable interview responses:

Why did you leave your last job?

1. "I have a problem with authority." - Carrie Rocha, COO of HousingLink

Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it
2. "The resolution was we were both fired."- Jason Shindler, CEO,
Curvine Web Solutions

What kind of computer software have you used?
3. "Computers? Are those the black boxes that sit on the floor next to
the desks? My boss has one of those. He uses it. I don't have one. He
just gives me my schedule and I follow it." - Greg Szymanski, director
of human resources, Geonerco Management, Inc

What are your hobbies and interests?
4. [He said] 'Well, as you can see, I'm a young, virile man and I'm
single -- if you ladies know what I'm saying.' Then he looked at one
of the fair-haired board members and said, 'I particularly like
blondes.'" - Petri R.J. Darby, president, darbyDarnit Public Relations

Why should we hire you?
5. "I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all
the time." - Bill McGowan, founder, Clarity Media Group

Do you have any questions?
6. "Cross dressing isn't a problem is it?" - Barry Maher, Barry Maher
& Associates

7. "If you were a fruit, what fruit would you be?" - Megan Garnett,
Articulate Leadership Team, Articulate Communications Inc.

8. "What do you want me to do if I cannot walk to work if it's
raining? Can you pick me up?" - Christine Pechstein, career coach

9. "I was a Chamber of Commerce Executive once hiring a secretary.
[The candidate asked] 'What does a Chamber of Commerce do?'" - Mary
Kurek, Mary Kurek, Inc. Visibility Consulting

10. "Can we wrap this up fairly quickly? I have someplace I have to
go." - Bruce Campbell, vice president of marketing, Clare Computer
Solutions

11. "What is your company's policy on Monday absences?" - Campbell

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