Does this sound like a queer question to you? Well, it is to me.

If you are in an interview and you were asked this question, what would you say?

I hope your answer would not be “WHAT??!” or “HUH??”

You see, there are a handful of interviewers out there who choose to ask extraordinary questions like this one instead of the usual “Tell me about yourself” and “Why did you apply for this job.” The purpose is simple – to see how you react and respond.

Remember that there are no right answers to such questions. So, there is no need to worry about whether your answer is the perfect one or not. The key element that will be watched by the interview will be the way you think on your feet and if you can come up with an interesting answer with good reasons.

So, it is not sufficient to just say, “I would be a Sunflower.” You should go on to explain why you made this choice. You would also elaborate on your qualities and attributes that would mirror that of a sunflower. For example, “I would be a Sunflower because I have consistantly been told that I have a very bright and cheerful personality. And that whenever people are with me, they feel joyful and happy. I am also one who focuses on the positive side of things just like how the Sunflower constantly faces the sun and reflects its brilliance. I am also one who would contribute to my team and the community-at-large just like how Sunflower oil is healthier than vegetable oil. I am also able to work independently with minimal supervision just like the little water that a Sunflower needs.” (And give a bright smile with this)

Here’s another unconventional question for you: “How many ping pong balls you fill a BOEING 747 with?”  How would you answer this one?