Sep 26th, 2009
Interview Question: “What Do You Dislike About Your Job?”
Tough interview questions can be easily prepared for with a little forethought and consideration of the questions and answers. Do not be left speechless by a surprise interview question as this will make a poor impression on the interviewer.
A typical tough interview question follows:
“What Do You Dislike About Your Job?”
This is a loaded question and you need to be sure of your answer before you open your mouth. There could be any number of reasons you dislike your current job including:
1. You dislike your boss
2. You dislike your colleagues
3. You’re bored at work
4. You were passed over for a promotion
5. You are unpopular with your colleagues
6. You dislike the customers
7. You find the work too difficult or challenging
Whatever the reasons are you don’t want to come across as being negative in anyway. Try to think of a positive answer for each of the above points that apply to you.
Also, if you are applying for a job that requires direct contact with customers, and you tend to dislike costumers, perhaps you should continue your job search. Why would you want to find yourself in the same negative situation in a new position?
Know the job you are being interviewed for! For example, if you dislike certain elements of your current job, ensure they are not present in the in new position you are being interviewed for. If you mention you prefer not to do tele sales and the job includes tele sales, the interviewer will know you have not researched the position and this will reflect poorly on you.
