The 10 hardest job interview questions

There are few things more terrifying than a job interview - especially one where you're asked what flavour of ice cream you would be and why.

Here, according to a survey of 2,000 people by the Association of Accounting Technicians, are the 10 most difficult questions to get from prospective employers.

1.What are your weaknesses?

2.Describe yourself in three words

3.If you were a fruit or vegetable what would you be and why?

4.Why should we choose you for this role?

5.Describe a time when you have failed

6.What are your strengths?

7.If you were a flavour of ice cream, what would you be and why?

8.What has been your greatest achievement?

9.Why did you apply for this job?

10.How will you contribute to the team?

Source: A study of 2,000 people by AAT

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