Checklist of Standard Hiring Interview Questions with Listening Tips and Suggested Follow-up Questions

CHECKLIST OF STANDARD HIRING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ___ Why did you leave your last job? (Or, why are you consider leaving your current job?) Listen between the lines: Applicants completely content in their current jobs probably wouldn't be looking for another. But be on the lookout for applicants who speak badly about their current/past emplooyers; they may say the same things about you and your company someday. Suggested follow-up: Why have you changed jobs so frequently? ___ Why did you choose to interview at our organization? Listen between the lines: The answer to this question will show you if applicants are thorough and have done their homework. Watch out for applicatns who haven't made the effort to find out at least something about your company; they may not be particularly serious about working for you.