Successful Interviewing

During the Interview

Our experience has proven that job offers don't always go to the most qualified candidate. They often go to the best performer. Make no mistake an interview is a performance. We suggest that you ask the following questions on all your interviews to enhance your performance.

"I have spent a lot of time on the phone with (Recruiter) and they did a good job profiling the overall opportunity. I would like to hear from you specifically what you're looking for."
"What is the most important thing that the winning candidate will need to accomplish?"
"Can you share with me the structure of the department/division and how it fits into the overall organization?"
"Considering the people on your team, tell me what your top producers are like and what you think makes them the most successful."
"Tell me about your corporate culture and what type of person best fits into your organization."
"As the Hiring Manger, tell me about your management style and what traits best match your personality to produce the best results."
"What are the biggest or most critical challenges that you and the company are currently experiencing."
"If I'm the winning candidate, how will you measure success?" "How will we both know I am doing a good job?"
"What are your performance benchmarks for the first . . ?"
- 90 Days
- 6 Months
- 1 Year
"Assuming success in this position, what is the typical career path potential?"
"What types of support resources will be available?"
- Marketing Support
- Administrative Support
- Budget
- Remote Office
"What are the key things that would cause a person to not be successful on your team?"
"What did you like most about the person who did this job before me? What made them successful/unsuccessful?"
"In considering this position, do you foresee any imminent changes (i.e. territory, accounts, etc.)?"
"Now that we have had a chance to learn more about each other, is there anything that would lead you to believe that I would not be successful in this position?"