Questions to ask before you hire!
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What about this job delights you?
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Describe work you’ve accomplished that best compares to what needs to be done.
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Where do you see yourself in three years?
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If I were to talk to your current/previous employer, what would they say are your top two strengths/weaknesses? S: W:
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Tell me something about yourself that others may be surprised to know about you.
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Talk about a time when you had to work closely with someone whose personality was very different from yours.
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We all make mistakes we wish we could take back. Tell me about a time you wish you’d handled a situation differently with a colleague.
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Tell me about a time you needed to get information from someone who wasn’t very responsive. What did you do?
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Give me an example of a time when you did not meet a client’s expectation. What happened, and how did you attempt to rectify the situation?
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Describe a time when you had to interact with a difficult client. What was the situation, and how did you handle it?
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Sometimes it’s just not possible to get everything on your to-do list done. Tell me about a time your responsibilities got a little overwhelming. What did you do?
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Tell me about a time you set a goal for yourself. How did you go about ensuring that you would meet your objective?
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Give me an example of a time you managed numerous responsibilities. How did you handle that?
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Tell me about a time when you had to rely on written communication to get your ideas across to your team.
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Describe a time when you saw some problem and took the initiative to correct it rather than waiting for someone else to do it.
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Describe your favorite supervisor and your least favorite supervisor – and why
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How did you end up in your current role?
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What challenges do you see impacting the digital communication industry?
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Do you have any questions for me?