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LogoutOverflowing paper trays on employee’s desks, this is a clear indicator either a performance gap problem where the employee should have his/her duties performance measured to address the gap or it could indicate a work overload where the employee has been allocated too many duties for him/her to realistically perform in the course of the day/week/year.
A pet peeve is a particular thing that bugs you every time. There are all kinds of pet peeves, like littering, misusing punctuation, driving slowly in the fast lane, or talking during movies. If something like that drives you crazy and you have to yap about it, it’s a pet peeve.
What the Interviewer Really Wants to Know
An employer might ask the question, “What are your pet peeves?” for a couple of reasons. Your answer will help the employer determine if you would be a good fit within the company culture. For example, if you say you are bothered by team projects, and the job involves a lot of collaboration, this may not be the position for you.
Your answer will also show the employer, though, how easily irritated you are—so think about the tone with which you respond.
How to Answer "What Are Your Pet Peeves?”
Some people prefer to answer by saying they have no pet peeves at all. However, this answer might come across as insincere, because everyone is bothered by something. A better answer will focus on something that does not bother you very much, that you can control, and that does not reflect poorly on you as an employee.
This kind of answer will keep you from saying something negative that is related to the job.
You can also describe a pet peeve that is related to the workplace, and that would be a negative for the job. For example, if the job involves a lot of teamwork, you might say your pet peeve is when a person cannot effectively work with a group. However, be sure to explain then how you would deal with that situation.
You might also turn this question around, and emphasize your work standards. For example, you might say that you dislike when people do not challenge themselves to go beyond the bare minimum, so you are always pushing yourself to achieve the best results on any project.