How To Answer Anything?

Riddle me this: how do you come back to the toughest interview questions in the world? A: Using this guide, of course.

- Alix O'Neill

‘IS JAFFA CAKE A CAKE OR A BISCUIT?’

Not the greatest debate the world has ever seen, but a question that could pop up at your next job interview.

Why? To check if you’re future-proof. “The pace of change in the workplace is so fast now that interviews are less about what you know and more about how quickly you can deal with ambiguity,” says UK-based careers coach Corinne Mills, author of the You’re Hired! books. “Some jobs today may not exist in 10 years, so employers want to see how you can apply knowledge and be creative, as well as how you react under stress.” We’ve rounded up some real questions asked by companies, and the best answers. Prepare to feel unflappable...

‘WHAT WOULD YOU RATHER EAT—DOG CHEESE OR HUMAN CHEESE?’

Who asks it? Google (according to an ex-employee who spilled).

The ideal answer: ‘Human cheese. I’m thinking it’s crafted by humans. How’s the dog cheese made? Are the dogs well-treated? I’d like to ask a few questions before making a decision’. The worst thing you can say: ‘