The 5 most revealing interview questions and answers

Interviewing can seem like a daunting task. How do you know which questions to ask when you only have 30 minutes to figure out if a person is the best candidate for the job? How can you tell a good answer from a bad?

We spoke to our top hiring managers at LinkedIn to find out the 5 most revealing questions and answers to find top candidates. In this interview guide, you'll learn:

The most revealing interview questions to ask for the most in-demand roles (like sales, marketing, and more!)
How to dissect a candidate's answer
5 traits of a successful candidate

Take the guesswork out of hiring with this interview cheat sheet.

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