If you’re getting a large number of applicants, it could be challenging to gauge which ones should make it past the interview. In this podcast episode, I share my top 3 interview questions to help you determine the high performers or best candidates from the rest.
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0:31 – Crafting effective interview questions holds paramount importance in your recruitment process as it will be the key to hiring high-quality applicants.
0:51 – Through personal experience, I discovered the harsh reality that I had been recruiting individuals who possessed technical competence but harbored attitudes that did not align with our firm’s values.
1:10 – According to a survey conducted by Leadership IQ, a staggering 89% of unsuccessful hires can be attributed to individuals who exhibited incompatible attitudes toward the specific role and organization.
1:48 – My top favorite interview question is “Could you tell me about a major mistake you made at work?”
2:31 – The 5 questions that come straight from the book Hiring for Attitude evaluate an individual’s coachability, which is crucial. The lack of coachability can be frustrating and detrimental to your operations.
3:17 – You want the applicant to observe you writing down the name so they understand the potential for future contact. This practice encourages greater honesty in their responses to subsequent questions.
4:34 – Lastly, my third favorite question is: “Could you share an instance when you encountered a highly frustrating situation at work?” This helps assess the candidate’s problem-solving ability.
