I don’t think this is a lazy question to ask at all. It’s a great way to start the conversation on a lighter note and learn a little more about the candidate besides what is on their resume.
I have asked that question before, but it is mostly heard from someone in HR that doesn't necessarily know anything about the technical aspects that dev roles require , and for the most part you get some pre thought out answer that the candidate thinks you want to hear.
The goal when interviewing is to get an insight into the candidate's thought process, and thus a focused and properly directed question can teach you much more about the individual than a rhyme they memorised.
So, if you want to know about their values, their hobbies, their interests, ask them directly.
But, if it works for you, then by all means :D
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When an interviewer asks this question, it tells me immediately that they were lazy in preparing questions and are just using generics.
My reply to this question is, "I don't have time to tell you my whole life story, do you have something specific you want to know?"
I don’t think this is a lazy question to ask at all. It’s a great way to start the conversation on a lighter note and learn a little more about the candidate besides what is on their resume.
I have asked that question before, but it is mostly heard from someone in HR that doesn't necessarily know anything about the technical aspects that dev roles require , and for the most part you get some pre thought out answer that the candidate thinks you want to hear.
The goal when interviewing is to get an insight into the candidate's thought process, and thus a focused and properly directed question can teach you much more about the individual than a rhyme they memorised.
So, if you want to know about their values, their hobbies, their interests, ask them directly.
But, if it works for you, then by all means :D