Interviewing questions with a hidden meaning. Part 1
Self-esteem
When analyzing a candidate, it is important to know the level of his self-esteem. This can serve as a starting point for predicting his future behavior at work. But each person believes that he evaluates himself correctly. And special questions can give the recruiter more reliable information:
"Tell us about your successes." Candidates respond more openly to the word “successes” than to “achievements,” believing that only leadership positions can achieve achievements. Therefore, it is precisely this formulation of the question that can make you open up. If you cannot answer this question, then the employer will consider that you are either too modest or cannot do your job at the proper level.
“Have you been denied employment? If yes, then why do you think? ” This is a very inconvenient question, but it allows the employer to accurately determine your self-esteem by comparing your thoughts on this subject and information about experience and skills.
“In which team do you feel most comfortable?” If you answer that you prefer to work in a team of professionals, then most likely you are not afraid of competition, you have leadership qualities and high self-esteem. Keep in mind that high self-esteem must go along with good skills and achievements. If you answer that you prefer a friendly team, then teamwork is about you. It may also mean that you need the support and help of colleagues to work.
Reasons for dismissal
The reasons why a candidate changed jobs determine a lot - his values, degree of conflict, etc. A direct question would be followed by a socially acceptable answer - lack of career growth, for example. Therefore, the recruiter can go the other way:
“How do you feel about change?” What can make you change something in life? ” It turns out that not your shortcomings are discussed, but the general principles of life. And on this subject you can philosophize more sincerely. In this case, expect clarifying questions as well.
“Why do you think employees are changing jobs?” Again, such a question will lead away from the thought that they are interested in you and your possible shortcomings. You will answer as if for others, but starting from your own experience.
“By what parameters did you choose your previous jobs?” Then clarifying questions will follow: “What has changed since the beginning of your work?”, “What were the pros and cons?”, Etc. The focus is again not specifically on your personality, which means that you can expect more truthful answers that can easily characterize you.
Remember that first of all, the employer evaluates you, no matter how he does it. This is not the whole list of possible questions with a hidden meaning, but it will give you a general idea of the intentions and methods that the interviewer may resort to.
When analyzing a candidate, it is important to know the level of his self-esteem. This can serve as a starting point for predicting his future behavior at work. But each person believes that he evaluates himself correctly. And special questions can give the recruiter more reliable information:
"Tell us about your successes." Candidates respond more openly to the word “successes” than to “achievements,” believing that only leadership positions can achieve achievements. Therefore, it is precisely this formulation of the question that can make you open up. If you cannot answer this question, then the employer will consider that you are either too modest or cannot do your job at the proper level.
“Have you been denied employment? If yes, then why do you think? ” This is a very inconvenient question, but it allows the employer to accurately determine your self-esteem by comparing your thoughts on this subject and information about experience and skills.
“In which team do you feel most comfortable?” If you answer that you prefer to work in a team of professionals, then most likely you are not afraid of competition, you have leadership qualities and high self-esteem. Keep in mind that high self-esteem must go along with good skills and achievements. If you answer that you prefer a friendly team, then teamwork is about you. It may also mean that you need the support and help of colleagues to work.
Reasons for dismissal
The reasons why a candidate changed jobs determine a lot - his values, degree of conflict, etc. A direct question would be followed by a socially acceptable answer - lack of career growth, for example. Therefore, the recruiter can go the other way:
“How do you feel about change?” What can make you change something in life? ” It turns out that not your shortcomings are discussed, but the general principles of life. And on this subject you can philosophize more sincerely. In this case, expect clarifying questions as well.
“Why do you think employees are changing jobs?” Again, such a question will lead away from the thought that they are interested in you and your possible shortcomings. You will answer as if for others, but starting from your own experience.
“By what parameters did you choose your previous jobs?” Then clarifying questions will follow: “What has changed since the beginning of your work?”, “What were the pros and cons?”, Etc. The focus is again not specifically on your personality, which means that you can expect more truthful answers that can easily characterize you.
Remember that first of all, the employer evaluates you, no matter how he does it. This is not the whole list of possible questions with a hidden meaning, but it will give you a general idea of the intentions and methods that the interviewer may resort to.
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