Ask These Questions When Hiring
Finding the right employee can be a painfully lengthy process because there are so many people with different personalities and skills. It's tough finding the right employee for your business.
Finding the right employee includes scheduling interviews, interviewing people, narrowing it down to a few select people, interviewing again, choosing a finalist and then going through the training process.
It's a long and tiring process and that's why it's important to eliminate potential people that aren't right during your first round of interviews.
If you choose the wrong employee, you've wasted your time and money and you may have bypassed the right candidate along the way.
As A Boss Here Are 12 Important Job Interview Questions To Ask While Interviewing
1. Why are you applying for this job?
If it sounds like their main motivation is money, that's not the right answer. Everyone goes to work for money, but people that are in a job they like do better, are happier and are more productive.
2. Where do you see yourself in five years?
This will help you to identify if this person is thinking of getting promoted, taking over, or will not even be there in five years.
3. What was your biggest success in your last job?
If the person can't come up with anything concrete, then they will probably do nothing in terms of innovation or real successes in your business either.
4. How Did you Do That?
When they tell you about a specific experience, ask them, “How did you do that?” This get's them talking and will give you an idea of how they work and whether they are telling the truth.
5. What kind of wage are you looking for?
This question gives you an idea of the pay they are looking for. If they say something along the lines of whatever the job pays, you can tell this person is desperate or really in need of a job. The problem with that is they might be taking your job until something better comes along.
If they tell you, I was making so much at my previous job and I want to start at the same rate or I'm willing to start at a little less, then you can tell this person is a bit more stable.
6. What can your skills bring to this business?
This will help them dig into their inner feelings to see what they can really bring to the company and the strengths they have.
7. Would you be willing to start on a trial basis?
If they answer yes, this could mean they are a team player and willing to try new things. Or it could mean they really need a job. Question # 5 helps you get a better feel for the situation.
If they say no, then they could be a problem because they are not willing to try new things. It could also mean they have a better offer. If they do answer no, then ask why.
8. What do you enjoy doing the most in your spare time?
This gives you an idea about what the person likes and if working at this job will be enjoyable for him or her.
9. Tell me about your weaknesses
This is something people are more likely to talk about. Some people are reluctant to talk about what they are good at but are willing to give you every detail about their weaknesses.
This will give you a great idea of what you need to watch out for.
10. What are you best at?
As mentioned above, people are reluctant to talk about their strengths. But asking the question will reveal some of their strengths that you can count on. If they happen to be one of those people that tell you about something that seems far fetched, be sure to ask questions so you can verify their story.
11. If you won a million dollars today what would you do with the rest of your life?
This question has nothing to do with the business but it helps you determine if the person will be doing something they like or if they would just rather be on a beach somewhere.
12. What do you think of our business?
If they say, I love it; it's great, without giving details of the business, then you know they are just saying it to get the job, If they say, I don't know enough about your business, then at least you know they are honest, but it would have been better if they'd done some research about your business. The person that did their research and gives you realistic opinions is a smart person.
Some questions may seem odd:
Some of the above questions may seem odd, but they will help you get important information about the person you're about to hire. You don't need to ask all the questions; ask those that you are comfortable with.
That's the Way I See It!
Acey Gaspard
A Touch of Business.com
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