Preparing a candidate for a job interview is where the great recruiters are separated from the best.
This task is stymied when a recruiter has to prepare for questions that are so off the wall it is near-impossible to plan ahead for them.
Research released today by Glassdoor has revealed the toughest interview questions of the year, with ‘Which magic power would you like to have?’ coming out on top. This question was asked to by Topshop to potential sales assistants.
Susan Underwood, Glassdoor’s Head of Global Recruiting and Talent Acquisition, said: “Job candidates at employers across all industries should be ready to answer any question, from the most basic to the most challenging.
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