they honest and self-aware? Hopefully, I’m not just hearing what they think I want to hear. This question also helps me understand what they’d be like as an employee. It can give me a look at how they see themselves in the context of a project or a team and whether they have the kinds of skills that I’m looking for. It can also give me clues regarding their problemsolving skills and approaches. Question 3: What feedback would you give your current leader? What feedback would they give you? This two-part question can tell me a lot about the applicant’s needs from a manager and what they want in a leader. It gives me a chance to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses as an employee, such as their ability to think objectively and in what areas they need to grow. It can also identify red flags in an applicant. If they don’t really reveal any growth areas, if they bad-mouth their boss or if they avoid the question altogether, those are all indicators that this person might not be the right fit for your team. Question 4: What questions do you have for me? This is a great place to end your interview. It can take the conversation in new directions and reveal more about your applicant. And it doesn’t really allow a “no” on their part. How an applicant handles this can reveal quite a bit. If they don’t have any relevant or specific questions, I’m going to wonder how well they understand what we’re looking for in the position. And if their questions are relevant, I’m likely to come away knowing more about their skills and experiences. It’s a win-win. I’m still not a perfect interviewer with questions like these in hand, but I am more objective. Tell me about your dog, where you’ve traveled or a great book you just read and I am still pretty sure we could be best friends, but the right questions give me a much better idea of your ability to be successful on my team. Davis is PPAI’s director of business development. No Minimums FREE SETUP Looking for Display Products? High quality full-color display products at an affordable price from a trusted supplier We Have What You Need! PPAI/582106 SAGE/50398 Go To DiscountMarketingProducts.com & Click on Promotions for Sale Pricing 147 Table Cover Styles Now available in Stain-Resistant and Sustainable Eco-Friendly Fabrics 28 Display Wall Styles PPAI • OCTOBER 2023 • 31 Your Business | Voices
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