Interview Questions for Employers to Ask

By Susan M. Heathfield, About.com Guide January 26, 2012

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Have you ever wanted sample job interview questions that you can ask prospective employees? These sample interview questions for employers to ask candidates focus on various skills and attributes that you want to identify in your potential employees.

I've continued to add additional interview questions to these samples and seek feedback about what other topics I should cover. I'd like to continue to write sample interview questions, but I can use some feedback about the topics you need.

On each group of questions, I have also made suggestions about what you are looking for in your job candidate's answers. It is difficult to give you an exact set of criteria because, as in all other things in Human Resources, the candidate's favorable answers are situational. The best responses depend on your job requirements, your organization's culture, and your knowledge about what kind of person successfully performs the job in your company.

I have begun to flesh out positive and desirable responses from prospective employees for you. So far, I've covered motivation, cultural fit, and management. Stay tuned for more tips about interpreting your candidates' answers to interview questions.

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