49 If You Were an Animal, Which One Would You Want to Be?
When interviewing candidates for a position, a company may use some non-traditional interview questions, such as asking the candidate what kind of animal they would be, to find out information that more business-oriented questions might not provide. The interview question of what kind of animal would allow you to discuss some of your positive qualities.
Possible answer for “If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?”:
“I would be a dolphin. These cute marine mammals are cheerful and creative animals that people immediately recognize as intelligent. They are fan favorites and travel in groups, spending a lot of time socializing and protecting each other.”
Tips for answering the question “If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?”:
- Consider the position you are applying for and the key skills and responsibilities associated with it. This can help you identify traits that the interviewer is likely to take positively to give an interesting answer.
- Think about your most attractive talents or traits.
- When discussing an animal, you could be, positively frame your answer.
What mistakes should not be made when answering the question “If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?”:
- Getting confused.
- Refusing to answer or say you don’t know or haven’t thought about it.
