8 Key Interview Questions for You
Asking the right questions is a crucial part of the selling process. It is just as crucial in the hiring process.
How many times have you hired a new person only to realize after a couple weeks that he/she is not what you had hoped? Interview questions should have the same layered approach as when you speak to customers. It is your job to uncover the details. You want your team to succeed.
So many managers like to fill their team with “mini-me” versions of themselves only because they are drawn to them on a personal level during the interview. Be aware of this tendency and think about how a true team needs a variety of skill levels. Analyze what your current team has to offer and think about their weaknesses – then begin to interview the prospects. Your goal is to have a top performing team.
Before the Interview: Interview Yourself
- What skills are required for this job?
- What strengths would I like to see?
- Where is my current team lacking? What are their weaknesses?
- What do I need someone to be strong in?
- What are my strengths as a manager?
- What personality traits does this person need to succeed in this environment?
- What skills are trainable?
- Do I already have a bunch of team leaders? Then I need someone to fill in someone more detail oriented to fill in the gaps. Or am I lacking leadership and need to look for someone that sees the big picture? What is missing on the team?
Taking the time to outline what you are looking for in a candidate can lead to great success for your team. Interview yourself first!