“What is your greatest strength?” “Name a time you faced a challenge at work.” You’ve probably asked these generic questions more times than you’d like to admit. The problem isn’t just that they’re passé — it’s that candidates can see them coming a mile away and they’ve prepped predictable answers to your predictable questions. You don’t want to ambush...
Interview Questions Articles
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Let’s face it: Phone screenings can be challenging. More often than not, it’s your first opportunity to have an in-depth discussion with your candidates, and there’s a lot of ground to cover in a short period of time. You have to make a great first impression, give them more information about the company and role, and gather all the information you need to make...
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Ray Kroc, the man who grew McDonald’s into the hugely successful global franchise it is today, famously said, “You’re only as good as the people you hire.” Ray was right: No one builds a great company alone. That’s why successful business leaders know that finding exceptional talent is the key to ensuring their companies thrive. To help you follow in the...
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While writing my book, The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired, I found it challenging to write the section about “Getting...
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Raise your hand if you love asking or being asked the following interview questions: How many golf balls can you fit on a jet? Where...
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Everyone in talent acquisition seems focused on interview questions, but the real art of interviewing is in knowing what to make of...