Job interview question and answer What are your pet hates

Job interview question and answer What are your pet hates Job Interview Question And Answer What Are Your Pet Hates?Posted October 13, 2011, by Josie Chun Much like the dreaded Whats your biggest weakness?interview staple, your answer to this question can reveal a lot about you. Warning whatever you do, dont use this as an opportunity to whinge and moan about every little thing that irritates you. A long list of pet peeves will only make you seem negative, petty and hard to please. Instead, choose something that bothers you, and give a good reason as to why. Your employer wants to get a feel for what your hot buttons might be, and whether they could pose any potential problems in the workplace. Some examples of pet hates could be Inefficiency Tardiness Sloppiness Poor spelling and grammar Lack of communication Laziness Office politics and gossip Inconsiderate or disrespectful behaviour Negativity Your response can be a good opportunity to tell the interviewer a little about yourself by highlighting your values in the workplace, and giving them another reason to hire you. Its always best to name behaviours, rather than the people who enact them, and to keep things impersonal and objective. Whatever you do, dont come across as too extreme in your aversions. Any tendency towards extreme reactions or grasflche could ring alarm bells in the interviewer. Its also really important to consider your choice of words, your tone, the length of your answer and your body language when you answer this question. This is an example of a good answer I dont really care for negative attitudes in the workplace. Its not productive, as theres generally a solution to every problem. Instead of complaining, it would be a lot better if people tried to fix the issue at hand. Here are some tips to connect with your interviewer. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchesjob advertismen about nursenurse interview questions and answerspersonal carer interview questions and answersbeautician interview questions and answerscurrent job advertisements for early childhood education CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire verbunden Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJosie ChunRelated ArticlesBrowse moreInternshipWork experienceInternships The Good, The Bad & The UglyThinking of taking an internship in Australia? Read this first. An internship could be the career break youve been waiting for or end up being a big waste of time. Lets take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of internships.WORKFORCE TRENDSAustralians are stressed and overworkedAustralians are stressed, overworked and reluctant to take holidays, according to the latest Australian Work Life Index (AWALI) report.Career progressionHow to get noticed at workThe adage out of sight, out of mind certainly holds true in the workplace. Climbing the career ladder can be a downright unfair pursuit.