This question is two-fold. First, the interviewer may
want to know your partisan orientation. Second, they may
want to know how well you keep up with current economic events.
Be sure to keep up with current events. If you are
interviewing out of town, read the company's local paper
before your interview.
Shame on you if you do not know this! It must mean that
you do not care about the future of your state,
the interviewer may think.
The interviewer wants to know how well you are keeping up
with economic news. In order to make an informed estimate,
you need to be aware of what is currently happening
on the economic front.
Be careful with this question. Talk about character traits,
but do not name a specific person. What if the
interviewer knows and likes the person you are discussing?
Tell the interviewer the truth, but focus on the more
healthy aspects of your diet. Most employers do not like or
expect employees to skip or work through lunch every day.
Taking some time out is good for you.
This question used to be asked of females who were
interviewing for management positions. If they could type,
quite frequently they were offered secretarial positions
instead of management positions! Now, however, most
people are expected to know how to type on a computer.
The interviewer wants to know how much you take advantage of
the cultural aspects of your city. If you've never been to
a museum, talk about other cultural activities in the
area. If you are not from the city in which you are
interviewing, talk about a museum in your hometown.
Be careful of this question. The interviewer may be asking
it to get you to reveal information they cannot
legally ask for. For example, you should not talk
about going to a specific religious service. On the other
hand, the interviewer may be curious about your activity
level or involvement with community events.
Do not say, "I only watch educational TV," unless it is
true. Mention a variety of programs, but avoid
"trash TV" shows.
Stress the positives and do not dwell on the negatives.