Job interview questions

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
Some good and absolutely hilarious (lots of overtly gay stuff too, very funny) suggestions here (love the camping one), thanks. :thumbsup:

I was wondering about the "outside of work" questions, but I think it's ok as long as it is phrased properly. I don't always ask it either, it depends on the person and how receptive I think they will be.

I just had the first interview and it was just ok, I did ask about what he liked about his old job, but I definitely did not ask the biggest weakness question or where do you see yourself in 5 years as those are just dumb in my opinion.

I'll try to incorporate more for the upcoming interviews.

Cheers,
KT

I would be thrilled to work for someone like you.

I'm hiring.

KT

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: TheoPetro
im developing a multi-position (field workers, office staff, etc) hiring process currently and I would definitely consult with an employment attorney. There are so many "you can ask this but not that" things its disgusting.

something that were implementing that may help you is a personality test. myers-brigs (spelling?) type of thing.

I actually just requested a meeting with my HR Manager to go over a few more do's and dont's. I have already hired 2 people since taking over this department and they have worked out very well, so I should probably not be so concerned, but I did receive feedback from my staff that my interview style was almost a little too laid-back, so I figure a few pointers could not hurt.

KT

 

[TheoPetro]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: TheoPetro
im developing a multi-position (field workers, office staff, etc) hiring process currently and I would definitely consult with an employment attorney. There are so many "you can ask this but not that" things its disgusting.

something that were implementing that may help you is a personality test. myers-brigs (spelling?) type of thing.

I actually just requested a meeting with my HR Manager to go over a few more do's and dont's. I have already hired 2 people since taking over this department and they have worked out very well, so I should probably not be so concerned, but I did receive feedback from my staff that my interview style was almost a little too laid-back, so I figure a few pointers could not hurt.

KT

It would be nice to be big enough to have an HR department. I handle the finances, accounting, HR, operations management, etc. About the only thing I dont do is put the damn pipe in

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: TheoPetro

Originally posted by: KeithTalent

Originally posted by: TheoPetro
im developing a multi-position (field workers, office staff, etc) hiring process currently and I would definitely consult with an employment attorney. There are so many "you can ask this but not that" things its disgusting.

something that were implementing that may help you is a personality test. myers-brigs (spelling?) type of thing.

I actually just requested a meeting with my HR Manager to go over a few more do's and dont's. I have already hired 2 people since taking over this department and they have worked out very well, so I should probably not be so concerned, but I did receive feedback from my staff that my interview style was almost a little too laid-back, so I figure a few pointers could not hurt.

KT

It would be nice to be big enough to have an HR department. I handle the finances, accounting, HR, operations management, etc. About the only thing I dont do is put the damn pipe in

Haha, yeah, fortunately we have grown enough since I started with the company where we have a full-fledged HR department now. I know someone in a situation similar to yours and it can be very taxing, but at the same time very rewarding knowing you have influence on so many different aspects of the company.

KT

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: mugs
You go into the break room and see the coffee pot is overflowing and the coffee machine is still brewing. What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO?

(Shamelessly stolen from Citrix (the AT poster))

I actually got asked that one for a job interview in like 2000. i almost said WTF kind of question is that. I'm pretty sure I mouthed the WTF part because she raised her eyebrow and looked surprised.

The correct response was not disable the light switch and wait for unsuspecting people to go in and lock the door behind them, FYI.

Make sure they are technically competent. Ask them questions about the position on how they do certain things

 

[Taejin]

"stick your hand out"

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: mugs
You go into the break room and see the coffee pot is overflowing and the coffee machine is still brewing. What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO?

(Shamelessly stolen from Citrix (the AT poster))

I actually got asked that one for a job interview in like 2000. i almost said WTF kind of question is that. I'm pretty sure I mouthed the WTF part because she raised her eyebrow and looked surprised.

The correct response was not disable the light switch and wait for unsuspecting people to go in and lock the door behind them, FYI.

Make sure they are technically competent. Ask them questions about the position on how they do certain things

I think it's a pretty good question. It's unexpected, something that no one would be able to give a canned response to. If they lie, it should be obvious. And if they tell the truth, whatever that is, it should tell you something about that person.