Interview process is very crucial for both parties involved. It is not something that you come in unprepared for and hope for the best. Candidate, as well as recruiter should both come in with game face on.
This is meeting where both sides decide, whether they would be a suitable fit. Recruiter gets to know the candidate more in depth and understand, whether they have the necessary skills and knowledge, would they fit the company, team and culture.
We have gathered the most important questions that would give you as a recruiter the most gain.
Has there been in your professional life a time, when you overcame a challenge?
This is such a great question that will give you so much insight about the candidate. In every job you may face difficulties and unexpected complications, but the most important thing is how you deal with it. As an employer you need to be sure that you can count on the employee to face every situation with confidence.
Why are you leaving your current job?
This is the question that makes everyone uncomfortable, and no candidate wants to look like they could not deal with their responsibilities or that they are bad-mouthing previous employer. For recruiter this question can reveal some red flags about the candidate.
What are your goals for the future?
The purpose of this question if to find out, whether this candidate is looking for a long-term position, is the candidate interested in the field and job.
What are your biggest accomplishments that you are proud of?
Although, recruiters can ask straight-forward to the candidate about their strengths, but this could be a more elevated and complex questions. This is the opportunity for the candidate to impress you as employer, and also understand, what do they consider as accomplishments, in general.
And to practice interview skills takes time. A big part of recruitment actually is administrative tasks — writing job ads, posting to job boards and social media, sorting through incoming applications, saving to folders and moving them around, making notes on candidates, scheduling interviews and much more.
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