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Do you prefer stability and Use this question to learn what the candidate is
continuity or frequent change in used to in terms of a daily routine, and to find
your daily work environment? out if he or she likes to have projects clearly laid
out or likes to be challenged to define projects
himself or herself. Follow up by asking what the
candidate would do if given incomplete
instructions for a project.
How do you determine Assess the candidate’s ability to multitask and
priorities in scheduling your handle a heavy workload. Good responses will
time? Can you give examples of detail the method they use to figure out how to
times when you were assigned prioritize tasks. You should press the candidate
a number of tasks and had to on how comfortable he or she is working on
prioritize what needed to be multiple assignments at once.
done?
What type of balance do you Use this question to see if your time
strive for between your work expectations for the position match the
and your life? candidate’s. If you need an employee to work
extreme hours in the position you’re looking to
fill, you will want someone who is willing to
make some sacrifices for the job. If you question
the candidate’s commitment, ask for examples
of times he or she did more than required on the
job in the past. To learn more about a
candidate’s willingness to work hard, ask what
motivated him or her to do more than was
required.
What skills would you like to Use this question to gauge candidates’ ambition
learn or improve on in the next and interests. Top-performing candidates will
year? have a general idea of what their short-term
goals are. These might include learning specific
technical skills or gaining exposure to a specific
aspect of your business. The candidate’s
response can give you an idea of his or her
possible long-term impact on your company,
and whether your company will hold his or her
interest.
Negotiation Describe your methods of This question lets you know what the candidate
skills influencing people. Give three views as his or her negotiating strengths, and
examples. whether he uses negotiating tactics that would
work in your company’s business environment.
Follow up by presenting a scenario that the
candidate might face in the position he or she is
applying for. Does his or her approach make
him or her a good fit with your company’s
culture and resources?
A good response will reveal some of the
Describe a negotiating negotiating strengths and tactics that the
experience that you are candidate uses. It will also show that the
particularly proud of. candidate enjoys the negotiation process and is
excited by the challenges of negotiation.
