We asked Jennifer Cordeiro, national community manager at Match Marketing Group, for her take on how to answer one of the many odd and confusing questions you might encounter during your next job interview. Read on, and good luck!

What is your interest in our organization? What is something interesting about yourself that I wouldn't see on your resume?
Along with the much supported standard behavioral based questions, I have a couple of my personal favorites. Over the years they have been, What is your interest in our organization? and What is something interesting about yourself that I wouldn't see on your resume?
Two things happen here: first, I am able to guage the candidate's interest level and second I am able to access their self preparation. If I ask you, the candidate, something related to our company or industry, I want to see that you have done your research and that you are genuinely interested in our organization. I would like to see that you have taken the time to view our website, perhaps Googled us or checked us out on Facebook. This would give you a true insight of what we do, our mission and competitive edge. This would demonstrate to me that you have invested the time to prepare.
TIP: Prepare the night before; compile a list of facts along with important questions to ask the potential employer to help you decide if this is the right role for you.
The most common mistake I encounter with candidates is that they become excited the interview has been secured but then neglected to prepare. Prepare yourself for success by showing that you are the right person for this role and why. This gives you the advantage against other qualified candidates competing for the same role.
My second favourite question can be a tricky one to answer, but can give you an opportunity to reflect your true personality. What is something interesting about yourself that I would not see on your resume?
I ask this question often because, within my industry, we look for candidates with a sense of confidence and individuals that are comfortable engaging with others. The goal here is for the candidate to become more relaxed, comfortable and open up during the interview. I find that in some cases the reaction of interviewees is that they can become too relaxed. I have encountered some candidates who forget that they are actually in an interview and begin to conduct themselves in a less than professional manner (e.g. inappropriate language, answer cell phone, etc.) This question, and these types of questions in general, provides me with an indication on how you would potentially behave within the workplace.
There is no textbook answer to the above question. Personally, the best responses I have encountered were when the candidate became more engaged, comfortable and expressed to me how their interesting fact or experience has had a positive contribution to where they are today.
When asked these questions remember to let your personality shine, be yourself and remain professional, show why you are the perfect candidate for the role. What can make you stand out is how you prepare, how you answer, and what you can contribute to the role. You have one opportunity to make a first impression, so make it your best one! jp