Recruiting Tips


Make a Great First Impression

Greet the Candidate - if you are not going to be the first point of contact for the candidate, ensure the receptionist/host is expecting the candidate. Don’t stop there – if there is going to be waiting time, give the person a comfortable place to wait.

Be on Time – As you would expect the candidate to be. Show that their time is valuable by being ready to get started at the designated time.

Inform the Candidate – This interview is as much an opportunity for you to get to know the candidate as it is for the candidate to get a feeling for the culture and environment of your company.

Interview Questions

  • Give an example of an idea you have implemented.
  • What were your biggest responsibilities in your last position?
  • Why did you choose this career?
  • What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction in your life?
  • Have you ever had a conflict with your superior?
  • How did you resolve it?
  • What is your greatest strength/weakness?
  • What would you like to be doing 5 years from now?
  • Why did you leave your last position?
  • What type of impact will you make on the company if you were hired?
  • How would your colleagues describe you?
  • Describe a situation where you had to use persuasion to convince someone to have things go your way.
  • Tell me about a time where you had too many things to do and you had to prioritize to get the job done.
  • Describe a difficult decision you had to make in the past year.
  • Describe a situation where you had to motivate a group of people.
  • How did you do it?
  • Were you successful?
  • Discuss a time you had to make a decision you knew would be unpopular.
  • What were your biggest goals of you last position? What steps do you take to manage your stress level?