What animal would you be?

Interviewers ask these random question to see how well you think on your feet (= without preparation). There is no wrong answer to this question, so you can use it as an opportunity to share your strengths or personality. It's also a perfect way to establish rapport with the interviewer and leave them with a good feeling about you.

To wrap up your answer, you can ask the interviewer how others, or even the interviewer themself, answered this question. Or you could ask what the best answers are that they've heard. Make it into a conversation. It’s a fun way to show your interest in the company culture.

USEFUL LANGUAGE:

• Opening
  • “That’s a great question! Let me think about that.”
  • “Wow. I’ve never been asked that before! You’ll have to give me a second.”
  • “Huh, and I thought I’d be ready for anything. Let’s see…”
• Closing
  • May I ask what animal you would choose to be?
  • So, I'm curious about what others have said. Can you give me a few examples?
  • What are the best answers you've heard?