Interview questions

In today's job market, the supply of good candidates falls well behind the demand. Consequently the balance of power has switched from the employer to the job seeker.

Gone are the days when job seekers would accept any role with any ordinary company. Today job seekers are the ones asking all the questions of the employers with prospects and salary featuring high on the agenda.

A recent article in The Times features those dreaded interview questions, and presents details of what an acceptable response will be. We consider that the job seekers should be equally aware of the unacceptable responses:

'Where do you see yourself in five years time?' In your job of course

'What are your weaknesses' Men like you and fondant fancies

'Tell me about yourself' Five foot four, blue eyes and green hair

The questions you should not ask the employer include:

'How many days sick leave do I get?'

'What is the talent like in here?'

Got any other interview questions we have missed?