The seven hardest interview questions

Interviews are scary, there’s no doubt about it. The candidate is hoping to impress, and you’re hoping not to make the wrong hire, so it’s essential that it goes well and gives both parties a chance to learn a little about each other.

However, some recruiters and hiring managers like to throw a spanner in the works by asking a curveball designed to confuse the candidate and make them think on their feet.

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Candidates reveal their worst job interview experiences

On Reddit, hopeful applicants have shared the hardest interview question they were ever asked, and the answers they gave.

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