In order to find applicants who will fit in with your company's core values and the selection procedure, ask values-based interview questions. A values-based interview will examine your behavior in specific circumstances with respect to the organization's ideals. It is critical to become acquainted with the employer's values ahead of time.
Skill related questions
- What is an example of how you have managed or overseen others?
- Describe your management approach with regard to people, teamwork, and direction.
- Have you engaged in any planning activities?
- What are the benefits of having employees work to increase their knowledge and skill set? What would inspire them, if anything?
- What was the number of workers you oversaw that performed the most different job duties?
Behavioral or situational questions
- Identify one or two of your major professional setbacks.
- Would you please tell us about one of your most recent successes?
- What aspects of your previous employment were the most challenging for you to complete?
- Which personnel situation was the most difficult to manage, and how did you resolve it?
- What choice did you make that your supervisor would have made in the past? What was the end result?
General questions
- What is crucial to you in a business? What qualities do you seek in a company?
- What are your objectives both now and in the future?
- If you held this job, what would be your top priorities?
- What do you consider to be the most significant aspect of a job?
- How do you keep up with the latest theories in business management and the sector that the company is in?
Conclusion
Most prospective employees will say they have a "strong moral compass" or are "excellent team players" during an interview, but if they can't provide you with evidence to back up these claims, they may be just using platitudes to make you feel good.