Questions For The Interview

I was reading through my daily blogs today and got hit with the question amongst a short article discussing interview questions. It was brief, but got me thinking. What sorts of questions are the best to ask? We talk often about what not to say, but what questions are appropriate allowing for the most impact in the shortest amount of time? I think for the most part they are specific open ended questions that allow the manager to open up, discuss obstacles, and give the candidate information to best position him or herself to solve those issues through the answering.

So what does this mean…..well hear are a few I would suggest employing.

“I have had the opportunity to research the company, better understanding the business. However, can you tell me where the business is facing obstacles and where this position fits into solving them?”

“It appears that this position will be cross functional supporting various aspects of the business. How would you, if in the role, prioritize the responsibilities?”

“How do you feel that this position impacts the success or failure of the group?”

These are not the end all be all of questions but hopefully you get the idea. There are basic questions that people ask at the end of the interview, and then there are questions people ask during the interview that make them successful in the process. Managers want to be engaged and have a conversation, best utilizing their time with people that care about the position in which they are interviewing. Nothing shows this more than questions that stir real conversation, and best of all - the questions are not written down and do not appear rehearsed.

We will discuss timing in a future post. That is the art of when to say these to ensure maximum impact. But master the questioning process first and you will see a huge jump in the success of your interviews.

By: Jason Monastra

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