13 of the Hardest Interview Questions, and How to Answer Them

This latest research from the online CV builder resume.io highlights 13 of the toughest interview questions from highly successful business founders and entrepreneurs. And there’s some helpful tips on how to answer them.

You’ll discover the trick to answering those really awkward and uncomfortable questions, including:

Can you describe yourself in three words?
Tell me about a time you screwed something up?
What would someone who doesn't like you tell us about you?

There are tips explaining the fine arts of self-promotion and turning your negative traits into positive ones.

And there's this real brain scratcher from Elon Musk:

"You're standing on the surface of the earth. You walk one mile south, one mile west, and one mile north. You end up exactly where you started. Where are you?"

Have you figured it out yet?

You'll find the correct answer in the guide below.

And there’s some pointers on what to do if you can't answer this (or any other) interview question. In fact, you're about to learn that how you answer interview questions is usually more important than simply repeating the 'right' answer.

13 interview questions asked by successful entrepreneurs

Ashley Murphy

Ashley graduated with a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Manchester. He began working as a freelance content writer in 2015. He specializes in technology, higher education, advertising copy, and current affairs.