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7 Employer Interview Questions All Employers Should Ask

July 21, 2016 by screeningintel Leave a Comment

Employer Interview

Just like employment screening, the employer interview is a critical part of the recruitment and hiring process. It’s crucial to ask focused, high-quality questions. Like the famous Proust Questionnaire from Vanity Fair, queries should be compelling, open-ended and assist the interviewer in finding out how creative and insightful the job applicant can be.

The following are seven employer interview questions to help glean valuable insights from prospective new workers:

1. So, tell me a little about yourself?

Beginning an employer interview this way can garner valuable information that wouldn’t otherwise be procured through direct questioning. It’s open-ended, conversational and allows the interviewer to get a sense of the individual’s communication style and skills.

2. Describe your favorite responsibilities or assignments from your last job and why you enjoyed them?

While resumes tend to offer a list of accomplishments and duties, the answer to this question will delve more deeply into some of their activities. The applicant’s true aptitudes and passions will be revealed.

3. What was your biggest challenge in your last job, and how did you deal with it?

Finding out how a new hire will tackle problems and pressures in the workplace is essential in determining if they will be a good fit.

4. What is your typical role in group projects?

The answer to this question will reveal if the person is a leader, a follower, or someone who can take both roles as needed.

5. How do you think your previous employer would describe you?

This query is another way of finding out the job applicant’s strengths and weaknesses as well as more insight into their self-concept. It will also help to reveal if they will be a fit in an organization’s culture.

6. Where do you see yourself in two years? Five years?

This classic interview question can help to expose the job applicant’s longer-term goals and motivations. Employers can get a sense if they plan to stay long-term at the company.

7. Would you like to ask me any questions?

Wrapping up an employer interview with this question allows for turning the tables and seeing a little more about how the candidate’s mind works. If they answer “no,” it could indicate a lack of depth and interest in the company; however, it could also mean the interview felt complete and they have done their homework about the job.

High-quality employer interview questions along with professional reference verification can assist in determining if a job candidate is a good fit. Employer interviews should consider asking these seven questions during the recruitment and hiring decisions process.

Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2014/06/18/10-job-interview-questions-you-should-ask/

Disclaimer Statement: All information presented is never intended as legal advice and is for information purposes only.

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