A successful interview is essential to narrowing down candidates when filling an available position. Use this guide to develop a better understanding of questions that should be asked during an effective interview.
- Qualifying The Candidate – Right Person
When Were You Exhilarated About Your Work?
What Major Mistake From You Past Do You NOT Regret?
What’s Your Favorite Movie?
What’s A Misconception People Have About You?
In 5 Years, How Will You Justify Having Taken This Job?
Why do you think you are the ideal candidate for this position?
- Operating Methods – Right Organizational Culture Fit
Do You Like To Work With People? Why?
What Are The Three Most Important Services You Should Provide Our Customers?
By The Way, Do You Know Who Our Customers Are?
Do You Prefer A Lot of Direction And A Lot Of Direct Supervision Or Would You Prefer To Work Alone?
Describe How To Help our Customers With Trouble Calls And Request for information?
- Talent Check – Right Skills/Talent
How Would You Communicate Information to an Entire Branch?
Give An Example Of Where You Came Across New Challenges And Periodic Change – How Did You Handle this?
Talk About How A Business Runs (i.e. What General Processes Take Place) Who Is A Supplier, How Do They Get Paid
- Hypothetical Situations – Right Reaction/Response To On The Spot Questions
If You Were Unsure Of How To Do A Part Of Your Job, What Would You Do?
What Would You Do If You Could Not Find Your Supervisor?
If Your Shift Was Up But Your Work For That Day Is Not Complete, What Would You Do?
If You Knew You Would Be Sitting Idle For ½ Hour, What Would You Do?
- General Company Discussion
Describe The Length Of Time Your Company Has Been In Business
Number Of Employees
Hours Of Operation
Description Of Opening
Review Job Description
