Great article! Until now, I didn’t know that biting commentary and spot-on criticism could make me not only think, but laugh. Such a rare gift, Mr. Harriot!

Exactly! Bad interview questions demean good candidates and make me wonder whether the company respects its employees. It’s a red flag.

You read my mind and made me smile. :) I totally agree. To the “What’s your greatest weakness?” question I’d be tempted to answer, “I’m not afraid to speak truth to power — for example, there are many much more effective interview questions you could ask me if you really want to find out whether I’m a good fit for…