Dragon vs. Unicorn? 47 Weirdest Job Interview Questions Reddit Revealed

What's your go-to karaoke song? If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? While these might be fun bar talks, they're becoming the new nightmare for job seekers. Redditors are sharing the most absurd and confusing questions they've ever been asked during a professional interview.

Decoding the Weirdest Job Interview Questions Reddit Shared

According to the viral thread, over 50 candidates reported experiences that made them pray for a rejection email. One applicant for a C developer role was asked to rate themselves against the inventor of C, while another at a coffee company was asked why they wanted to work there—only to be met with silence when they honestly replied, "I need money."

Some questions crossed legal and ethical boundaries. Interviewers reportedly asked about religious affiliations, political stances, and even circumcision. One notable story involved a CEO asking a female candidate how she would make her voice heard in a male-dominated field, which she saw as a massive red flag regarding the company's culture.

Hall of Shame: Top Categories of Interview Absurdity

• The Pseudo-Psychologist: "If you were a tree, what kind would you be?" or "What's your favorite emoji?"
• The Logic Trap: Estimating how many golf balls fit in a school bus without being given time to solve it.
• The Boundary Crosser: Asking about family planning, religion, or age-related relatability.
• The Power Trip: Demanding a candidate justify why they'd want to be paid if the company failed to meet a release deadline.