Selecting the RIGHT Candidate to Hire
Selecting the right candidate to hire is one of the toughest challenges that many of my clients are facing right now.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, this month there were over 389,000 jobs posted to hire which is more than double the jobs posted last month.
Moreover, this past week, I interview prepped 6 clients which is double from the week before.
So, I know from first-hand experience, my clients are both interviewing for new positions at a higher capacity and hiring employees more quickly right now too.
The uniqueness of this career marketplace is being felt on both sides of the hiring spectrum.
For the job seeker, landing the right opportunity that aligns with their post-pandemic core values has been top of mind.
For the interviewer, deciding which questions to ask during an interview to select the right candidate has also been a challenge as well.
And, in order to best serve both clients, I was curious to hear how many leaders are hiring right now.
In terms of hiring and selecting the right candidate to hire right now, I polled my audience and asked three questions:
As a hiring manager, what questions do YOU ask in an interview?
As a hiring manager, what do YOU look for in a candidate?
When hiring a new employee, what is most important to you?
I received hundreds of responses to this poll. I collected the most helpful answer below!
Question #1: As a hiring manager, what questions do YOU ask in an interview?
15 Most Common questions leaders are asking on interviews right now:
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want to work here?
Why should we hire you?
What value do you bring to this organization?
What are your top strengths and skills?
What is most important to you in your career?
How do you define success?
Tell me about a time you were responsible for a project. Explain your role and your responsibilities on the project.
Tell me about your leadership style. What type of leader/manager are you?
How do you handle conflicts at work? Tell me about a time there was conflict in your past work experience, how did you manage the conflict?
Tell me about a time you received feedback from your supervisor or manager. What was it? How did you handle receiving the feedback? What changes did you make since you received the feedback?
How do you manage multiple tasks at the same time? What are your time management techniques?
How do you manage internal and external communication? What is your communication style?
When a project or meeting did not go as well as you intended it to, how did you manage that? What will you do differently?
Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
Question #2: As a hiring manager, what do YOU look for in a candidate?
5 Most Common qualities and traits leaders are looking for in candidates right now:
Skillset - Can this candidate get the job done?
Effective communication - Does this candidate communicate clearly, directly, and effectively?
Flexibility & Adaptability - Is this candidate willing to adjust expectations, be nimble, and think outside the box?
Coach-ability - How well does this candidate receive feedback? Will this candidate be easy to train? Will this candidate fit our team’s culture?
Strategic - Can this candidate think on their toes? Can this candidate lead with intention? Will this candidate be intentional with the company’s time and resources?
Question #3: When hiring a new employee, what is most important to you?
5 Most Common responses for hiring managers on what is most important to them when hiring a candidate?
Are they a good fit for this team?
Are they willing to learn what is expected of them?
Are their goals aligned with what we can support them with?
Can they get the job done? Do they have the specific skills and training to solve the problem we have?
Do I trust them? Are they who they say they are? What do their references say about them?
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