Killer Questions Every Interviewer Should Know
With competition for top Executive & Board talent incredibly intense, senior leadership teams must ensure their recruitment strategies are as effective and efficient as possible. This report by the CIPD, found that “over half of employers have hard-to-fill vacancies and a third anticipate significant problems in filling roles.”
While automated recruitment tools continue to grow, there is no replacement for the killer interview question to get to the core of a candidate, and it is more important than ever that your questions successfully separate the great from the good.
Getting valuable insights into potential Board members' qualities hinges on asking carefully crafted questions beyond what’s expected. Knowing how best to identify desired traits helps senior leaders make better hiring decisions faster – building strong Boards and fortifying their companies for a competitive business environment.
Finding the right candidate for a role can be tough, but traditional interview questions don't always cut it. “Killer questions" make candidates stop and think carefully before they answer. These thought-provoking challenges can provide invaluable insight into a person's true capabilities and soft skills, beyond their well-prepared, rehearsed responses.
When looking for the right candidate to fill a senior role, it's important to get beyond their "interview version" and really understand how they would perform and conduct themselves on the job. Ask questions that look at mindset and mentality like:
"Would you rather be liked, respected or feared?"
"What's your biggest goal in life?"
“How do you define success?”
“Are you a hunter or a gatherer?”
“What do you believe in that most people don’t?”
“How would you describe your leadership style?”
“What do you do to remain engaged in a conversation?”
"Who did you want to be growing up and why?"
Choosing questions best suited for the position and your company culture is key. When hiring for a crucial position, looking beyond basic skills is essential. You need to know how the candidate will use those skills and integrate them into your business.
At Moon Executive Search, we can help you identify the key points that differentiate candidates so that you find the right fit for your team!
Finding Board Directors who are perfectly suited and ready to lead your company towards success is what we do – adapting to your brand, your requirements, and ambitions – giving you a competitive edge against your competitors.
Contact us to find out how we can craft a bespoke search & recruitment campaign for your goals.