How to Answer: What was your least favorite job? Why?
14. What was your least favorite job? Why?
What You Need to Know
Most people have had a job that they don't particularly love. Think about your least favorite situation and break down for the interviewer what made it so tiresome. Perhaps the responsibilities were mundane, or the co-workers were unfriendly. Discuss with the interviewer what made the job so complicated, and what you did to make it better for yourself. The interviewer wants to see that you are proactive in situations like this rather than just giving up and quitting.
Written by Christine Pasqueretta
Answer Example
"Many years ago, I worked as a waitress at a local sports bar. I liked the job because the customers, but I didn't feel appreciated by my boss. He was negative, even during the busiest and most challenging shifts. I did my best and worked hard, but moved on when I had the opportunity. I learned that having a boss who is encouraging and motivating can make such a world of difference!"
Written by Christine Pasqueretta
Admin Example
"I am proud to say I have never had a job I did not like. Not all jobs have been glamorous, but each one gave me experience and taught me something valuable I did not necessarily have before."
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020
Sales Example
"My least favorite job was as an accountants assistant when I was in high school. A lot of it became mostly data entry, and it was too slow paced for me. I prefer human interaction and something that uses my brain to solve problems creatively. However, I learned a fair amount about accounting software which has proven valuable over the course of my career."
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020
Retail Example
I have enjoyed the jobs that I've had to date, but if I had to choose my least favorite, it would probably be serving in college. I liked the people aspect of the job and sales, but I prefer the predictability of customer base, and selling in a more professional environment."
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020
Marketing Example
"In college, I worked at Home Depot, and the position itself was fine. The issue I had was with the return policy. We'd take anything back, even if it were a used Christmas tree after Christmas- no questions asked. It drove me nuts to see people taking advantage of a policy created with good intentions. It's important for a company to flex for their customers but there should be a line drawn, at some point."
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020
Manager Example
"While going to University, I took night-job as a pick-packer in a local warehouse. The money was good, but the work was a grind! We were all timed on our productivity and could not even stop the clock for a washroom break. It felt like a sweatshop environment from the 1930's, to be honest! I look back now and am proud of myself for what I was willing to do to make a paycheck."
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020
Teacher Example
"My least favorite job was working a door to door magazine sales job at the end of high school. I thought I could make thousands in commission, which was not the case. Instead, I got some pretty thick skin from being yelled at and having doors slammed in my face! This thick skin is still useful in the classroom from time to time."
Written by Rachelle Enns on December 5th, 2020
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