Day Girl Interview Question:

What is the most important skill the person in this position needs to be successful?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Let's face it-most job descriptions describe unicorns. Sure, the employer may be looking for a candidate who is a Photoshop whiz and a creative writer who can also juggle while doing a handstand.

ZERO IN ON THE MOST CRUCIAL THING YOU'LL NEED IN ORDER TO DO WELL IN THAT POSITION.

But, their chances of actually finding that? They're slim to none-and they already know that.

So, instead of obsessing over what traits and skills you don't have, zero in on what the interviewer thinks is the most crucial thing you'll need in order to do well in that position.

Asking this helps you cut through all of the clutter of the job description, and also determine how well you could actually fulfill the duties of this role. After all, if they're ultimately seeking someone bilingual and you can hardly remember the alphabet from your high school Spanish class, this might not be the job for you.
Submitted by: Muhammad