Poor Mental Health at Work!
Do you struggle thinking of interview questions that can help you determine a candidates’ interpersonal skills?
It’s important to have your questions ready before the interview, and to ask each candidate the same ones, allowing you to compare accurately. Here’s a list we’ve prepared for you; choose the ones you like and those you believe that fit the job role…
- What kinds of people do you like to work with?
- Who is the best subordinate you have worked with and why? Who was the worst and why?
- Tell me why you are a good team player…
- How would your friends describe you?
- What difficulties do you experience in getting along with others?
- If your credibility were questioned, how would you react?
- Describe the kind of individuals who are difficult for you to work with…
- How have you changed since college?
- How would you rate your effectiveness in relating to others? Do you feel it is a natural talent for you?
- How have you changed since high school?
- What causes you to be short fused or impatient with others?
- What challenges do you face in getting along with others?
- What personal characteristics are necessary for success?
- Tell me about your character…
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would that be?
- Who has had the most influence on your career? On your life? Why?
- What qualities do you look for in a friend?
- Tell me about your closest friends – their personalities, interests, occupations…
- How would your family and friends describe you?
- What makes you effective in small groups?
- What do people criticize about you? Are their concerns valid?
- How would your last boss describe you?
- Describe your overall relationship with most bosses you have worked with…
- Describe your personal style, work style, management style…
- Who was the best colleague you have worked with and why? Who was the worst?
