Making the correct hiring decision depends on collecting the right information about your candidates. The information you collect will rely on the effectiveness of your interview questions. Here are some sample questions from three key categories:

Leading

• Who hired you?
• Who do you report to?
• Tell me about your company.
• What do you do there?
• Why are you looking to leave your current position?

Behavioral

• Describe a specific project you planned from start to finish.
• How did you arrive at your decision?
• What was the outcome?
• What would you do differently if you had to do it over again?
• Describe the biggest decision you’ve had to make.

Open-Ended

• Tell me about your proudest accomplishment(s).
• What do you like most about your job?
• What do you like least about it?
• What is your most important career goal?
• Where do you see yourself in 2 to 5 years?

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