Jeff recently spoke with a prospect joining the Come Alive Creative team and shares two important questions he always asks during the interview process.

What have you done in the last 12 months to improve your skills?

This gives you an idea of how intrinsically motivated the person is to improve and take their craft seriously. The answers could be hobbies or work related but it shows their drive to get better at things they’re interested in.

How long would you expect to work with us if you get the job?

In the same way that it’s easier to retain an existing customer than to acquire a new one, it doesn’t make sense to invest in training someone only to have them turn around and leave in a few months.

Get a sense for their long-term goals and if they want to really grow with your business.