Interview questions (HR)
Rate the candidate based on a set of specific criteria like accountability, teamwork...
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About this process
Interview questions to rate the candidate based on a set of specific criteria like accountability, teamwork, problem-solving, etc. Final notes and evaluations are added at the end of the interview.
The process in detail
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Introduce yourself: Tell me about yourself.
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What do most people get wrong about [business/marketing/product...]??
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How many balloons could you fit into this room?
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✔ Accountability: Describe a situation when your work did not meet your coworker or supervisor’s expectations. What happened?
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Describe a time that you faced a major obstacle and how you overcame it.
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🕛 Time Management: How do you juggle multiple projects?
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Leadership skills: Give me an example of when you set a goal and how you achieved it.
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Tell me a time when you identified a problem with a process and what steps did you take to improve the problem?
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When were you last energized by a project?
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Teamwork: Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your team’s agreed course of action. What did you do?
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Communication: At times your work load may feel unmanageable. Describe a time when you recognized that you were unable to meet multiple deadlines. What did you do about it?
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When was the last time you worked with a difficult person, and what did you learn from the experience?
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What's your motivation for choosing to leave your current employer?
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Describe the perfect work environment for you. ( Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.)
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Do you have any questions for us?
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🙄 Analysis: Select the type of attitude and values that you easily see in this candidate.
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Add your final notes and analysis here.
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Do you want to move forward with this candidate?
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1. Introduce yourself: Tell me about yourself.
Alternatives and additional questions: 👨🌾2) What is your favorite thing about yourself? If you could have a superpower, what would it be? 🤓3) What was the last gift you gave? 👾4) What is your proudest achievement outside of your career? 5) Are you a hunter or gatherer? 6) What are your greatest strenghts? What do you consider to be your weaknesses? 7) What are you passionate about?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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2. What do most people get wrong about [business/marketing/product...]??
Alternatives: 2) What do you like least about your job? 3) What makes someone succeed at [role/industry]? Why?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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3. How many balloons could you fit into this room?
Alternatives: 2) How would you describe the taste of salt to someone who has never had it? 3) If given no other choice, would you rather fight one duck the size of a horse or 100 duck-sized horses? 4) In terms of square feet, how much pizza do people eat each year in the U.S.?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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4. ✔ Accountability: Describe a situation when your work did not meet your coworker or supervisor’s expectations. What happened?
What actions did you take?
Alternatives: 2) 🙂Tell me about a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you. What did you do to motivate yourself? 3) 🔥Have you ever been in a situation where your role or responsibilities haven’t been clearly defined? What did you do? 4) Tell me about a time when you felt compelled to immediately address a difficult situation with your boss or supervisor when others wouldn’t. (You had to do the right thing). What happened? What was the outcome? 👀5) Describe a situation in which you forecasted a problem and prepared a strategy for handling it. How did it turn out? 6) We can sometimes recognize a small problem and fix it before it becomes a major problem. Give an example of how you acted to prevent a larger problem from occurring.
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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5. Describe a time that you faced a major obstacle and how you overcame it.
Alternatives: 🔥2)Describe your biggest failure related to your respective field. 👉3) Tell me about a time when you used creativity to overcome a dilemma. 🤞4) What’s the best idea you’ve come up with on a team-based project? 💥5) How do you approach problems? What’s your process? 🤨6) Tell me about a big mistake you’ve made on the job and how you handled it. 🧐7) Tell me of a time when you didn’t meet your goals. 💢8)Tell me about a time when you tried something risky and failed.
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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6. 🕛 Time Management: How do you juggle multiple projects?
Alternatives: 2) How do you handle unexpected changes or challenges? 3) Tell me about a time when you were under extreme pressure and remained calm and focused at work. 4) Tell me about a time when you had to make a split second decision. What skill did you use to keep your composure? What was the outcome? 5) Tell me about a time when you had to let go of your need to control a situation. What was the issue? Why was it necessary for you to let go? 🔥6)At times you may be asked to do many things at once. Tell me how you would decide what is most important and why.
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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7. Leadership skills: Give me an example of when you set a goal and how you achieved it.
Alternatives: 1) Have you ever had to set goals for a team? 2) Describe a time when you were able to motivate unmotivated team members. Tell me of a time when you postponed making a decision.
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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8. Tell me a time when you identified a problem with a process and what steps did you take to improve the problem?
Alternatives: 🙀2) Tell me about a time when you were consulted for a problem. 😎3) Name three improvements you made in your most recent position. 4) Give me an example of a new idea you suggested to your manager within the last six months. Describe steps you have taken to implement your idea.
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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9. When were you last energized by a project?
Alternatives: ❤️2)How do you react when you asked something to do beyond your capabilities/resposibilities? 💥3)Give me an example of when you had to assume leadership for a team.
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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10. Teamwork: Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your team’s agreed course of action. What did you do?
Alternatives: 2) Tell me about a time when someone else neglected or failed to deliver on their work commitments—and it had a negative impact on your productivity. How did you react? 3) Describe a time when you put your needs aside to help a co-worker understand a task. How did you assist them? What was the result? 4) Tell me about a time when you improved a process by creating a cross-functional team. What was the issue and how did it turn out?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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11. Communication: At times your work load may feel unmanageable. Describe a time when you recognized that you were unable to meet multiple deadlines. What did you do about it?
Alternatives: 2) Tell of a time when your active listening skills really paid off. Perhaps a situation when others missed a key idea or issue. 3) What strategies do you use to ensure that your message is clearly understood?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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12. When was the last time you worked with a difficult person, and what did you learn from the experience?
Alternatives: 👉2)How have you helped someone on the job, at an inconvenience to yourself? 👐 3) Describe a time when you disagreed with a team member. How did you resolve the problem? 🔥4)Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a supervisor. 🤩 5) What do you do if you disagree if another team member?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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13. What's your motivation for choosing to leave your current employer?
Alternatives: 2) Why do you want to work for us? 3) What are you looking for in a new position? 4) What do you know about us? 5)What do you think we could do better or differently? How can you help?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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14. Describe the perfect work environment for you. ( Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.)
Alternatives: 👉2) What’s your ideal workspace to be happy and productive? 🙃3) What role do you assume when you work within a team? 😵4)Tell me a time when you had to work unexpectedly on your own. 🔥5) Everyone has good days and bad days at work. Take your time and think back to a really good day you had and tell me why it was a good day. 6) What is your preferred work style? Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? What percentage of your time would you allocate to each, given the choice?
💬 👉Based on the answer the candidate gave you, rate their response from 1 to 5, with five being excellent. Leave your notes in the notes section.
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15. Do you have any questions for us?
What questions has the candidate asked, and what's your overall analysis based on those questions? Why do you think they have asked these questions? Add your final notes and analysis here.
16. 🙄 Analysis: Select the type of attitude and values that you easily see in this candidate.
- Self-motivated
- Good Communicator
- Honesty
- Determination
- Team-player
- Adaptable
17. Add your final notes and analysis here.
18. Do you want to move forward with this candidate?
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- No
- Maybe, to discuss