In a work interview they asked what animal I identified with..

jorvack wrote:

Once in an interview they asked if I was more of a unicorn or a dragon.

I chose dragon.

I didn't get the job, and I like to believe it was for this question and nothing else.

I would have chosen unicorn and said it's because I can poop rainbows.

Lean wolf.....

and when they ask why

tell em

because the lean wolf leads the pack

what a weird question.

i think i would've said dolphin or eagle.

you should've said deer (adam goucher!)

I'd have said dog, loyal, enjoy working, enjoy playing, and always loyal...

If they're willing to waster your and their time with such stupid, trivial meaningless questions, thinking they're somehow gaining valuable insight, stand up and walk out of the interview. These are not the sort of people you want to work for.

Devil Dog wrote:

If they're willing to waster your and their time with such stupid, trivial meaningless questions, thinking they're somehow gaining valuable insight, stand up and walk out of the interview. These are not the sort of people you want to work for.

It was over the phone, nonetheless. IT must've been an okay answer - two references contacted me since saying they were called.

Had to do an interview with 3 people asking me questions like this for an hour when I had the flu. It was horrible and by the end I hoped they all got sick from me. Most the questions had nothing to do with the job and all critical thinking bs questions like this. What's up with this...

GORUN1600 wrote:

I'd have said dog, loyal, enjoy working, enjoy playing, and always loyal...

Also pees on rug and humps legs at inopportune moments. Loyal too.

A few years ago I had the opportunity to apply for an internship position

in N. VA in the office of a fairly high level Democrat Congresswomen. I was asked a similar question in the face to face interview (2nd). My answer was "A rat". I said that rats are cunning, they are durable, they are great at solving problems, they are compassionate, and they are a great food source for most of the Democratic party's constituency (in or out of dumpsters). To make a long story short, they, of course, they hired me. Thanks for reading!

Got asked similar interview question but it was what animal would you be if you could not be a human. Answered Hippo, most feared animal in Africa. Got offered the job but it was a terrible company and turned down the job.

Shah so wrote:

I answered truthfully. I hope it was the right answer. I'm too embarrassed about what I said and which animal(s) I relate to. Has this happened to you before? It was for a leadership/coaching position.

Your answer should have been "Booby".

It's a perfect question for a "business leadership" role. Being able to make up convincing-sounding bullshit on the spot is pretty much the only required skill.