By: Lori McMullin, APR, Director of Business Operations & Communications
Center for Business Excellence
A few weeks ago, my husband and I stumbled on an independent film entitled, “Courageous.” The plot of the movie centered around four men who formally and publicly resolve to become the best fathers they can be.
One of the characters, Javier, is an immigrant struggling to support his family. He gets a lucky break and lands a job at a plant on the front line.
An opportunity pops up for a supervisory position. Javier is interviewed and is asked how he would feel about writing down less inventory than received. He is given until the next morning to respond.
Javier struggles with this quandary. It goes against his character, but how can he pass up the opportunity to provide a better life for his family?
It turns out that, although questionable, the manager only asked Javier how he felt as a test. Javier told him he wouldn’t do it and his response landed him the supervisor job.
Here’s a link to an article about other interview questions designed to trick the prospective employee:
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