Best Questions to ask your Interviewee

Time is flying here in the Community (and elsewhere) and many of you are gearing up for a busy season. If you’re looking to bulk up your team, here are some suggestions for questions to ask your interviewee.

Do you prefer working in a team or alone?

Finding out someone’s personal preference when working can help you find a role that will be a good fit or determine that this candidate may not be the right one for your needs.

What has been your proudest moment at work?

This will give you the greatest insight into what their strengths are and how they best handle tough situations.

Why did you apply to this position?

Did they do their research before applying? Do they have any knowledge of the requirements or job description?

What has your typical role been like?

This is a good gauge to see if they have been given manager-like responsibilities or have mostly been in a supportive role.

How do you deal with deadlines?As a business owner you’ll want to hear that they can figure out what jobs/tasks are most important and work on those first. This question will also give you an idea if they typically have deadlines or have had a more laid back work environment.

If you have other suggestions, chime in below! Interviewing can be a stressful time so let’s help each other out. :)