Interview Questions

A list of my favorite interview questions (and why).

What motivates you?
One of my favorite parts of a screening interview is finding out about a candidate's motivation for the role. I love to hear more about what drives people to do their best and how that will fit with the team and the available position.

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What does delegation mean to you?

This reader submitted question is important to look at how a leader views their role within a team. Will they share work and support others?

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What are you looking for in your next position?

Understanding what in a role motivates someone helps see if it is really the right fit for their goals.

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Tell me about how you handle competing deadlines.

This looks at their time management and attitude towards a full plate of work.

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How do you stay organized?

All roles have multiple priorities. How does a person handle that? Does that fit your organization?

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What are your salary expectations?

Use this to ask legally to be sure the candidate is in the range of where you can be.

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Tell me a work accomplishment that you are most proud of.

This question can bring an interviewee to life and see real insight on priorities and working style.

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What’s a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work? What did you do?
Pay attention here to the tone and the solution more than the actual decision. We won't always agree with what happens at work.

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Tell me about your work style.

Do you need someone to work independently, in constant collaboration or some mix? How a candidate answers this question gives you insight into cultural fit.

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How would your boss, colleague, or customer describe you?

This question invites self awareness and another perspective into the conversation.

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Tell me about a time you solved a conflict between two team members.

This question illuminates how someone works with others and how they approach conflicts and challenges.​​

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What questions do you have for me?

Candidates need to have questions - make sure you leave time and space for their questions.

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