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How to Prepare for the Strangest and Most Ridiculous Job Interview Questions Photo Credit â€" Glassdoor.comAre you looking for a job?If so, you know that a relevant part of your journey is to get ready for the interview. And yes, it is a tricky part, as we never know for sure what we are going to be asked, and what exactly we are expected to answer.And, considering that job applicants are getting better and better in this game, it is understandable that recruiters are also doing their best to avoid questions far too predictable. Anybody can go online nowadays and get a list of the most common interview questions and practice their best answers, as you know.evalSo to spicy the moment up, and for other reasons that we will discuss below, many companies have no boundaries when it comes to asking the strangest and most unexpected questions in an interview. However, how should you prepare for a situation like this? This is what we are going to tell you now.A selection of 10 oddball interview questionsGlassdoor, one of the most popular career communities, has publi shed a list with the ten strangest and most ridiculous job interview questions of 2016 in the United States It is more than just saying what you think that matters here. If they are giving to you a question that you can’t answer for sure, it is because the answer doesn’t matter at all. What matter is how you think, how you process a problem.Show how you behave under pressureAnother thing that company wants to know is how you behave under pressure.evalDid you freak out when you heard the question? Did you look desperate? Alternatively, did you remain calm while still surprised? Depending on the job, it can make all the difference.Show that you can think creatively Ultimately, the company wants to know if your personality fits their work environment. They want to know more about you without having to say “tell me more about yourself”. And, above all, they want to know if they can count on you if trouble comes.How to prepare to answer strange questions on a job interviewevalNow that you understand why it could happen to you, it is time to get prepared.And here is what you should be practicing for when the time arrives:1 â€" Take a deep breath No matter how much you prepare yourself, you know you won’t be able to predict what they are going to ask you. So it is perfectly fine if you take a deep breath and calm yourself down before opening your mouth. Don’t worry; the company wants to hire a person, not a robot.2 â€" Ask for a moment to thinkNow that you are ready to open your mouth, you still shouldn’t feel obliged to give an answer straight away. So feel free to ask for a moment to think about the question.3 â€" Consider why the company is asking you thatWhile you are thinking about the best answer, also consider why the company is asking you that type of question. You should determine if there is a way to respond that will reflect the skills that are essential for the job.4 â€" Ask questionsIf you feel like you need any clarification, you should be able to ask your interviewer for it. It will show that you are considering the problem carefully and that you are not afraid to look for the resources that you need.5 â€" Demonstrate how you thinkHere comes the most important part. You must make the most to show your recruiter how you process information, and how you deal with problems. So go ahead and say out loud how you are making considerations, step by step.6 â€" Answer it as calm as possible As you noticed, it is all about remaining confident and showing off your critical thinking skills. This way, you will manage the situation well, and get ready to sign that contract.