The Right Questions to Ask During an Interview

Hiring managers have a lot to lose if they don’t hire the right candidate for their company. You may end up with an employee who is not qualified for the job or does not fit the profile of someone best representing your company. The problem is there’s only so much you can learn from an individual during a job interview. It’s important to ask the right questions to potential candidates to see how they respond and to hear the answers you’re looking for. By asking the right questions, you’ll get to find out which candidates are prepared to tell you most clearly why and how they’re the right fit for the job. 

So, how do you know which questions to ask when conducting a job interview? Here are a few example questions to keep in mind.

You want to make sure the person you’re interviewing understands what role they’re preparing to take with your company and can demonstrate their value to their former employer. You’ll want to know if the candidate was successful at their old job and can carry over those successes to a new position. Ask about the candidate’s job history and how they progressed to where they are now. You should also ask about how they adapted as their job changed with the company and how they stood out from fellow co-workers. They should also be able to answer questions about what their current employer does for customers and how their role helped the business succeed. This can lead to questions about your business and how the prospective employee can benefit your company. 

You’re going to want to know how well your candidate would fit in with your company and fellow employees. That means asking questions about how long it takes the interviewee to complete a task, how well does he or she respond to criticism, what sort of collaborative projects have they worked on at their current position, how much direction do they need to get the job done, and to give an example of a time when he or she had to deal with a crisis or urgent situation on the job. What you’re looking for here is to find out if the candidate will work well with the rest of the team and can be relied on in a pinch to help others and manage difficult situations. 

What you want to find most of all is a candidate who truly wants to be a part of your team and is chomping at the bit to get to work for you. Many candidates will say the right things about your company and the opportunity, but how do you know if they’re actually excited to be a part of your team? Try to find out which candidate is the most excited and appreciative of the opportunity by asking why they want to work for you, how much they know about the company, how does this opportunity play a role in meeting future career goals, and what stands out the most about the job and the company. 

If you need additional advice before planning out questions to ask candidates during a job interview, turn to R & H Staffing Services, LLC for help. We are the staffing agency to trust in Laredo, TX and Cypress, TX. Our job recruiters help match local businesses with the best candidates for employment with their company. We help fill office clerical positions, light industrial positions, executive management positions, regular full-time jobs, part-time jobs, and temp jobs. Trust our career agency with the staffing services you need to hire the best employees.