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Christmas Podding: Day 18 – The Best Interview Question and Cheese vs. Christmas Pudding 🎄

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Welcome back to the We Do Grotto, where today’s chat dives into two of life’s toughest questions: what’s the best interview question to ask? and cheese or Christmas pudding?

🎅 The Best Interview Question:

We shared some memorable ones:

  • “What’s the thing about you that you don’t want me to know?” Tough but revealing.
  • “What’s 25 x 25?” A quick test of mental maths and composure.
  • Abstract questions: Like “How many tennis balls fit in a 747?” These test problem-solving methods, but can throw some candidates off.

The favourite?

“Tell me about you.”

  • It’s open-ended, human, and lets candidates share their story without pressure.
  • A relaxed candidate is more likely to show their true self – and that’s who you’re hiring.

🎅 Cheese or Christmas Pudding?

  • Alex’s pick: Cheese and crackers – but only with sweet chilli jam or chutney.
  • No chutney? Then it’s Christmas pudding.

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