Generic interview questions have no place in smart hiring processes because they are so predictable that anyone can come up with answers. Furthermore, the answers are often so cliché or rehearsed as to be meaningless. Instead, the trick is to ask questions that aim to demonstrate a job candidate’s ingenuity. Take the time to review your hiring […]
Recruiters often serve as a pre-interview tactic of sorts. Many companies use them to find good candidates and to weed out or reject unsuitable applicants. Communication with recruiters may comprise an unofficial first round of interviews. The fact that recruiters contacted you on a company’s behalf (or that you got their attention) gives you a […]
Job interviews take up valuable time, and a big part of effective time management entails asking the right questions and bypassing many clichés. 1. Why are you interested in working here? Instead, say something like: “I would enjoy hearing about what you might like to do here.” This statement is more practical and relevant. “Why […]
Increase your chances of hiring the strong employees with behavior based interviewing
Employers often ask me about the kinds of questions they should use to narrow down the final contenders for a position. Lately, possibly due to a weak job market and inflated confidence on the part of hiring managers, a similar topic has come up several times. The conversation usually happens like this: Hiring Manager: My […]
As part of an ongoing series, career coach Catherine Palmiere’s goal is to help you succeed during the interview process. Knowing what interview questions are likely to be asked is half the battle – the other half is answering them in a way that lands you the job. Each week, Catherine will pose a new […]
Mike Michalowicz, who styles himself the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur (TPE), recently asked Catherine Palmiere, President of Adam Personnel and of Palmiere Career Services, to contribute her favorite interview question, the one that really lets strong candidates shine. Mike compiled Ms. Palmiere’s response with those of more than three dozen other business leaders in his TPE […]