Interview question: Do you get bored easily?

[Frimley111R]

Had this a few years ago and wasn't sure how to answer it. What were they getting at/trying to find out? (In case I get asked again!)

[otolith]

Best answer depends on how boring the job is, I would have thought.

[72EuropaTC]

I would think it's about attention to detail, concentration and if you're a completer/finisher.

[Gargamel]

If your CV has more changes than a Lady Gaga gig, then I suspect the question is trying to uncover whether you are someone who prefers a dynamic changing environment with lots of pace or perhaps projects in order to feel stimulated or motivated.

For some roles, you need to find someone who can routinely follow a process without trying to re invent it all the time and be happy/comfortable in managing a routine.

Do you get bored easily? is probably to do with your drive and ambition, or desire for change as an external stimulus.

[BoRED S2upid]

How can one be Bored when you have Pistonheads?

[mad4amanda]

.................... sorry what was the question?

[rog007]

Well, if you accept recent evidence published that claims that all interview questions stem from 3 core questions (can you do the job, will you enjoy doing the job and will you fit the organisation?), and assuming that your question stems from the 'will you enjoy doing the job' (it might not of course!); you could talk about how you enjoy the job, why you enjoy the job, how you will look for improvements and efficiencies, how you will work with internal and any external stakeholders to improve outcomes and how you would support others coming up behind you. That should confirm to them that you're proactive and you use your initiative to keep momentum.

[98elise]

rog007 said:

Well, if you accept recent evidence published that claims that all interview questions stem from 3 core questions (can you do the job, will you enjoy doing the job and will you fit the organisation?), and assuming that your question stems from the 'will you enjoy doing the job' (it might not of course!); you could talk about how you enjoy the job, why you enjoy the job, how you will look for improvements and efficiencies, how you will work with internal and any external stakeholders to improve outcomes and how you would support others coming up behind you. That should confirm to them that you're proactive and you use your initiative to keep momentum.

In contracting it just stems from the first question.....and can you start monday

[98elise]

rog007 said:

Well, if you accept recent evidence published that claims that all interview questions stem from 3 core questions (can you do the job, will you enjoy doing the job and will you fit the organisation?), and assuming that your question stems from the 'will you enjoy doing the job' (it might not of course!); you could talk about how you enjoy the job, why you enjoy the job, how you will look for improvements and efficiencies, how you will work with internal and any external stakeholders to improve outcomes and how you would support others coming up behind you. That should confirm to them that you're proactive and you use your initiative to keep momentum.

In contracting it just stems from the first question.....and can you start monday