@RoninGrey ALWAYS ask to clarify the question. Ask, "I'm not sure I understand your question. What *specifically* are you inquiring? Which line item on my resume can I clarify for you?
You see? It puts the ball back in their court. If they are phishing then they are called out and will ask a better question. If they press the issue you can always *answer the question you wish they would have asked*. Word your answer in such a manner that it highlights your positive skills.
@sardonicsmile That's great advice. Thank you!
@sardonicsmile But I didn't think I was confused. They basically asked "What do you do for fun, tell me about it" but really meant "Can you complete tasks when you start something?" I only found out when I asked for feedback. If they'd just asked me to tell them about a time when I tried something new and saw it through I would have told them about my prize-winning attempt at building props and a costume from scratch. I even improvised a way to hang / spray since I don't have a workshop.
@sardonicsmile Anyway, the point is that I got the impression from my interactions with them that they were just LOOKING for a reason to not hire a raccoon with facial hair who carried himself confidently and was enthusiastic and welcoming rather than insecure and apologetic. It always took them a week longer than promised to do a single step to get me in there for the interview. They were terrible to deal with. HR was just as shitty as at my previous employer last year. Outright incompetence.
@RoninGrey Remember: Interviewers are NOT experts at "interrogation" They ask the same questions every candidate. There is no elegance to their job. When they fwd you to your *actual* manager, THEN your competence will come into play. You will have to prove your competence to Him.