The process of interviewing can become a monotonous task for
employers in need of hiring, sifting through countless applications. To avoid
falling into a generic routine comprised of run-of-the-mill interview questions
and potentially hiring a damaging employee, take the following evaluations into
consideration when interviewing in order to truly gauge an applicant’s worth.
What is their vision?
Asking an interviewee where they see themselves in 5 or 10
years leaves the door open for common, overused answers. Elaborate on this
topic by asking what their professional vision within the company is. How can
he or she contribute something that hasn’t been done before? An applicant who
can quickly and thoroughly answer questions regarding their future, and what
they can bring to the table is typically a visionary who can recognize his or
her own value.
Why did they leave their previous job, and did they
attempt to find a solution?
Whether or not candidates you are interviewing left their
previous place of work due to inadequate pay, or problems with coworkers,
asking if they’ve tried to rectify the issue at hand will allow them to show
their problem solving abilities in situations that call for such skills. If the
problem they faced led to them quitting the very next day, that may show their
inability to cope with difficulties. However, if they are simply exploring
their options within the working world, you do not want your business to be
seen as a negotiation for higher pay, leveraging against their current
position. Be sure applicant’s want to work for your company specifically, and
are not merely weighing their odds in order to find any job they can.
What is something new they learned within the past month?
Questions pertaining to an interviewee’s self-development
forces them to consider how aspects of their personal lives relate to their
professional careers. Rather than listing bullets on their resumes one by one
that relate only to their work history, candidates should be able to show an
eagerness for growth outside of the office. Ask them to teach you something. As
vague of a question as that is, it compels the interviewee to dive into their
personal interests, showing their enthusiasm for learning. An applicant that
takes ownership of his or her personal growth is typically one that can be
trusted to successfully grow within your company.
Going above and beyond in the interviewing process can yield
extremely beneficial results for employers looking to find their next great
employee. Look to stray away from standard interview questions that almost all
applicants can answer with ease. Candidates that can translate well to your
business’s needs will manifest themselves through these unique questions by
showcasing their skills and ability to think quickly on their feet.
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