@kendonnelly The question 'If you were a flower, what kind of flower would you be?' is often used in job interviews as a way to assess a candidate's creativity, self-awareness, and ability to think on their feet. It is considered a non-traditional or unconventional interview question that aims to prompt candidates to provide insight into their personality, strengths, values, and preferences through metaphorical thinking. By asking this question, interviewers may be looking for candidates to draw parallels between the attributes of a particular flower and their own qualities, such as resilience, adaptability, beauty, or growth. This question can also reveal how candidates perceive themselves and how they want to be perceived by others, providing insights into their self-awareness and communication skills. While this type of question may seem unrelated to the job itself, it can give interviewers a different perspective on the candidate and help them assess aspects of their personality and potential fit within the company culture. Ultimately, the goal is to elicit thoughtful responses that showcase the candidate's unique qualities and demonstrate their ability to approach situations from different angles.

@kendonnelly I have been asked that exact question enough times to have an answer ready.

To see how much bullshit they'll tolerate in an interview, and how hard they'll squirm trying to answer a stupid-ass question when they need a job.

These questions are a useful indicator to employers of how much shit you are willing to eat, and how much bullshit you are willing to spew.

My response is "whatever kind doesn't answer stupid questions, so any kind of flower, really."