Making it to the end of the day

One of the questions I often ask is "tell me about the professional accomplishment of which you are most proud."

I like this question for a number of reasons. It's a chance to see how the candidate takes information they've already presented and perhaps add something new.

(This is usually one of the last questions.)

This particular candidate was interviewing for a high level position in the organization. The interview was going very well and she seemed to be connecting with everyone in the group.

Then the question: tell us about the professional accomplishment of which you are the most proud.

Her response: I've made it through it another day to 5 o'clock.

WHAT?
That's what you're hanging your hat on - you made it to the end of a work day?

We ended up hiring someone else.