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Recently, one of my clients asked me how to ascertain, in just a one hour interview, whether a candidate truly has “the right stuff” to become an employee. While no set of questions if foolproof, I’d like to offer these questions for your inclusion in your interview process.

1. Take me through a time when you took a project or product from idea stage to launch stage.

2. Describe the way that you work under tight deadlines.

3. What is your definition of working too hard?

4. Think about one of your best days at work. What happened that day?

5. Describe how you work under tough managers.

6. If you’re recruiting me, persuade me to move to your city.

7. How do you manage stress?

8. What kinds of opportunities have you created for yourself in your current position?

9. In a team environment, are you a motivator, a player, a leader, or a cheerleader?

10. Tell me about a time when you persuaded someone to use a particular approach to solve a problem.

11. How do you determine top priorities when you’re scheduling your time?

12. Sometimes in order to get a job done, it’s necessary to bend the rules. Have you ever had to do this and if so, can you explain what happened?

13. In the past three years, what part of your professional skill set have you improved the most?

14. How do you measure success in your job?

15. If you were a new employee, what would you do to gain respect from peers in the first 30 days?
    
    For more ideas, contact Dr. Gravett at Linda@gravett.com.
     

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