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Despite rigorous interviews that occur in multiple rounds, almost half of all new hires quit within 18 months. And since companies rely heavily on interviews to choose the right candidate, it’s imperative to ask the right questions.

Here are some questions that’ll help you thoroughly evaluate and narrow down the perfect candidate.

• 1.) Skills and Academic Background
  "Why did you choose the XYZ program?”
  
  As a recruiter, you can’t avoid this question. The applicant’s background defines their capability to fill the role, as well as their competence.
  
  If the candidate has no relevant skills, knowledge, or even work experience, they will not prove to be very competent.
  
  While a lot of skills that are required are learned on the job, the candidate must have some basic knowledge to hit the ground running.
• 2.) Past Work Experience
  “Tell us about the work you did at XYZ Corporation?”
  
  When applying for a job, candidates should ideally have relevant experience. Even if the applicant is a fresh graduate, they’ve probably done internships in the field.
  
  You can ask about their past projects, objectives, and outcomes to understand their work ethic. These questions will also lead to an understanding of the candidate’s thought process, approach, and leadership potential.
  
  Moreover, questions like “Why did you leave that role/company?” provide insights into an applicant’s job expectations and career aspirations.
• 3.) The Future
  “Where do you see yourself in the next five years?”
  
  This question gauges the commitment and passion a candidate has for career progress. Knowing this can also help you plan your path toward leadership roles if you land the job.
  
  While these questions prove to be insightful, they do not predict if the candidate will be a successful fit for the role or company.
  
  But they will help pave the way for behavioral questions that determine the personality and values of your candidates.
• 4.) Personal and Professional Challenges
  “Tell us about the biggest personal/professional challenge you faced and how you overcame it?”
  
  No jobs come without challenges. This question will help you understand the candidate’s mindset toward challenges and how they react to them. How do they tackle it? Will they be tackling it ethically and morally? Will they get the job done no matter what?
  
  Asking about personal challenges will also help you understand their personality and the candidate’s approach to tough situations and work-life balance.
• 5.) Resolution of Workplace Conflicts
  “Tell us about an occasion where you managed a workplace conflict. What did you do? What was the result? Could you have done something to achieve a better resolution?”
  
  Companies now work in collaboration, and teamwork has become the norm. Often, employees may also be working in cross-functional teams.
  
  Maintaining cohesion, and order, and resolving conflicts in this collaborative world is vital, and knowing the candidate’s approach will help you decide if they’re the right fit for your company.
• 6.) About the Company
  “Why do you want to work here?” “Why do you think you’ll be a good fit for the company?”
  
  Asking this will help you understand whether the candidate will be a good fit when it comes to the company’s values and purpose. This will also be a chance for the candidate to tell you how they can add value to your organization or its vision.

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