October 01, 2024

6 great interview questions & what to look for in responses

8 minutes

Interviews are an important part of the hiring process, helping you gather job-related information that you typically can't find through resumes and applications alone. To be effective, interviewers should prepare and ask the right questions. Candidates for the same job should generally be asked the same set of core questions. Here are six key inquiries to consider for your core interview questions, along with the reasons for asking them — and what to look for in responses. Listen in as we cover the following interview questions:

[1:00] “What do you like and dislike about your most recent job?”

[2:21] “How do you approach a task that you find challenging?”

[2:50] “Can you describe a work disagreement you've had with a colleague or supervisor and how you handled it?”

[3:25] “Can you tell me about your biggest work accomplishment, how you achieved it, and why you're most proud of it?”

[3:58] “Can you discuss a time when a client or customer was unhappy with you and how you responded?”

[4:40] “What is the most important thing we should remember about you when we're making our decision?”

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