
Apr 7, 2016 ● Kate Lopaze
How to Answer this Interview Question Honestly
In the interview, things are going along well. Maybe you’ve aced the small talk with the interviewer, and have created a rapport as you skip through the standard interview questions about five-year plans and that time you problem-solved the heck out of something. Then your new buddy looks you in the eye and asks for your honesty. For example, “Tell me what you’d do if your boss came up with an idea you hated.” Or “Tell me something negative you’ve heard about this company.”
Just two new friends (and probable future coworkers) having a candid moment, right? Well, partly yes. But mostly no. The interview is still on, remember, and you need to answer it as an A+ candidate. How do you navigate this interview question?