Music is a big part of both our agency and our agency culture. This question not only gives us a sense of the candidate's personality and life outside of work, but also shows us if candidates are willing to have fun while being put under pressure, which means they’re more likely to fit in with our existing team.

Shannon Engel, General ManagerPhear Creative

1. What is your go-to karaoke song?

This oddball interview question provides the candidate with the opportunity to demonstrate quick thinking, creativity, poise, out of the box thinking, and even humor.

David S. Patterson, PresidentThe Kineta Group, Inc.

2. If you were a Microsoft Office program, which one would you be?

Peggy Sanchez, Senior Technical Publications ManagerCray Inc.

3. Do you like puzzles? What kind?

Michele Jennae, Executive Career Coach and OwnerPerpetual Career Institute

4. Why Should I NOT Hire you?

Barry Maher,

5. When I speak to your last boss, what is he or she going to say about you?

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