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Interviewing, just like any other skill, is something you need to practice. No one starts out intuitively knowing how to interview or ask all the right questions of candidates for open positions. But learning how can be the difference between making the right hire and bringing on someone who is not a good fit for your business. Before your next interview, learn these five questions to ask candidates and better gauge whether or not they are right for your company.

1. How would your last boss describe you?

This question is designed to help prompt your potential employee to tell you more about themselves from another perspective. They will have to stop and think about the way their last boss communicated. They will be able to provide a vision of themselves as someone else would describe them.

2. Tell me about yourself.

Similarly, one of the most popular questions for interviews is not a question at all. Rather than focusing on the last boss and what they would say, here you want to know where the potential candidate starts their narrative. Do they begin at the beginning or do they just tell you the parts that are important for your open position.

3. If you could do anything, what is your dream job?

This answer will give you an idea of what it is the employee wants to do long term. Do their long term goals reflect the mission of your company? Are they just looking for any job to pay the bills right now or would they be invested in the opportunity that you’re offering specifically?

4. What 3 things motivate you?

Is it money, recognition, and work/life balance? Is it family, knowledge, and contributing to the greater good? Everyone who walks through your door has a different set of motivational factors. Your job is to make sure that the newest team member is motivated in a way that works with the rest of your team.

5. Why do you want this job?

Finally, you want to know that the potential candidate has done their homework and is prepared to work for you, not just for anyone. If they can’t tell you some specific reasons why this job speaks to them, they may not be ready for the opportunity that you have to offer. They need to be prepared as well.

Are you ready to conduct your next interview and hire a great employee? Contact the team at Harvard Resource Solutions Staffing Agencies in Troy MI to learn more.

 

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