06 | Define and Develop Personnel Needs and Job Functions & Interview, Select, and Onboard Employees
An interview is really a planned conversation and provides a structured discussion of relevant topics for both parties. Generally, an interviewer works from a pre-determined list of questions to assure fairness in assessing candidates. However, the best interview process puts the candidates at ease and allows them to provide more needed information. Table 6.9 provides additional tips for interviewers.
When interviewing a prospective employee, the interviewer is indirectly setting the tone for the relationship that may follow if that individual is hired. The interview can ultimately be construed as a legally binding description of both the job opportunity and the company’s value system (or lack of it).
Table 6.8 Frequently Asked Interview Questions
1. What makes you unique? 2. Tell me about yourself and your qualifications. 3. Why do you want to work at this company? 4. What interests you about this role? 5. What motivates you? 6. What are your greatest strengths? 7. What are your greatest weaknesses? 8. What are your goals for the future? 9. Where do you think you’ll be in five years? 10. What did you like most about your last position? 11. What did you like least about your last position?
12. Can you tell me about a difficult work situation and how you overcame it?
13. How do you respond to stress or change? 14. How do you handle conflict at work? 15. What is your greatest accomplishment? 16. How do you define success? 17. How do your skills align with this role? 18. Why should we hire you? 19. Why are you leaving your current job? 20. What is your salary range expectation? 21. Do you have any questions? 22. What are you passionate about? 23. What is your teaching philosophy? 24. What does customer service mean to you? 25. Tell me about your work experience. 26. How do you work under pressure? 27. What is your dream job? 28. What can you bring to the company?