3 types of questions to ask in an interview
General questions about the candidate
- Give a brief introduction about yourself
- What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?
- Where do you see yourself professionally after ten years?
- Describe your personality in three words
- If selected, would you relocate for the job?
- What are your salary and benefits expectations?
- Why are you looking for a switch?
- What skills have you learned in the past year?
- How will you handle a situation where you will have to perform multiple tasks simultaneously?
Questions related to background and experience
- Briefly tell me about your educational qualifications
- How many years of experience do you hold?
- How does your education fit into this role?
- Has your prior experience prepared you to take up this role?
- How would your previous supervisor describe you and your work?
- What was the best and the least favorite part of your last job?
- What are some of the professional accomplishments that make you proud of yourself?
In-depth questions about the position
Asking in-depth queries gives the candidate a deeper insight into understanding the position. Some of the questions that you can ask the candidates are:
- What skills do you think might be relevant for our startup?
- If given a situation of choosing a role in our company, what would it be and why?
- If you had launched your startup, what would it be about?
- Tell a situation where your supervisor assigned you a task and you were uncomfortable doing it. How did you respond?
- Do you have concerns about joining a startup? If yes, what are those?
- What are some of the most significant risks that startups face in the industry?
- What do you have on the table that other candidates might not have?
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The three good interview queries are:
General queries related to the candidates
Queries about background and experience
In-depth queries about the job role and position
An employer should end the interview by congratulating the candidate for their enthusiastic participation. An employer must also tell the candidates that they will get back to them after deciding. It helps in keeping the candidates in the loop.
The 5 unique queries that an employer can ask at the end of an interview are:
What would you do on a typical day when there is a lot on your plate?
Which of your specific skills can help our organization to grow?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years in our organization?
What are some of your biggest fears in a startup?
What are some of your accomplishments that make you proud of yourself?
