Top 3 Crucial Interview Questions

As we're looking toward the sky for the best possible candidate, we think "he (or she) may look good on paper, but what're they really like in person?" Do they have a good sense of direction? Well, these aren't what interviewers use, but they do seem to be stuck in interviewers head. But, what I'm talking about here is the top three interview questions to ask candidates. Let's roll right with the list:

1. How did you know about this particular job opening?
   
   By asking this question, you'll find out real quick how difficult their job search was, who they're connected with (because networking is important to landing a good job), and how possibly long they've been searching. At least you'll want to know this information in your head, so it's good to ask this open-ended question in the interview.
2. What do you know about our company?
   
   This question hits a lot of people hard, because most people don't learn about the companies that they will work for. But, it is important, because the person will be able to hint their passion, negate competitive influence (in favor of the company), and establish a small connection (relationship) with the company.
3. What was your last job and why you left?
   
   By noting this information, you'll know their history, possible work skills they obtained, how long they were there (if they say it), the reason why they left, and other pertinent information you can conjure up.

By implementing such questions, and being dead-on about them, the interviewees will have to be on their aim. It's important to realize that interviewees want the job, but if their head isn't right, then don't hire them - plain & simple.

Note and file this: don't hire candidates that you feel insecure about. If you keep this rule-of-thumb, with experience of hiring candidates, you will get a good employee. It's always good to be able to connect with your employees, and if you cannot establish a small connection, at least, from day one - then this candidate may not be the best one in the bin.

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