Three Imperative Interview Questions That You Are Almost Certainly Forgetting to Ask

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The majority of business owners turn to those ‘old faithful’ interview questions when it comes to finding and hiring the best new talent. ‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’ and ‘Why do you think that you would be a good fit for this position?’ are only going to get you so far.

Below are three hard-hitting, lesser-known questions that will provide you with greater insight into a potential candidate’s personality, work ethic, and general suitability to your company culture.

How does this position compare to other positions that you are applying for?

This question may seem trivial at first. However, it will provide you with a closer look at just how honest the potential candidate is. Honesty and integrity go a long way towards ensuring that the person remains loyal and dedicated to the company. If they claim that your position on offer is the only one that they have applied for, this could send up a red flag as the chances of that being true are relatively slim.

If they do speak about their other job interests but speak negatively about their experiences, this also shows a flaw in their character.

Why would you like to work here?

This is a great interview question because it will show you just how much (or how little) research the candidate has done in preparation for the interview. If they seem to know very little about the company or give a generic answer, it says a lot in terms of how much the position actually means to them. Ultimately, you want to hire someone who is enthusiastic about working for your company – not just about finding a job to provide them with a stable source of income. Passionate employees are productive employees, after all.

What would you do if you won $10 million dollars today?

This question makes it possible for you to judge just how passionate a person is about their job. It also allows you to get a better look at their work ethic. If they claim that they would be on the first airplane to a private island and never come back again, you have your answer and may want to proceed with caution regarding making them a job offer.

Remember that job interviews can only be so effective

The sad reality of the situation is that no matter how many good quality questions you ask, interviews can only help you to make a great hiring decision to a certain extent. In fact, there are many employers who claim that you would have the same outcome by simply doing a coin toss in order to select between your top two candidates. As such, many professionals turn to pre-employment testing for improved odds. This type of testing is focused on cognitive ability testing and expert data analysis. Some pre-employment testing companies also aid you in constructing relevant, targeted follow up interview questions thereafter. You will therefore have much greater, accurate insight to guide you towards finding the perfect fit.

Good luck on your journey to hiring and maintaining the best possible talent for your organization.