Q1/ "If I had dinner with your 3 best friends and asked them to describe you, what would I learn?"
What I'm Listening For: Honest self-awareness. 3rd party feedback asks them to consider how they’re actually perceived not how they wish they were.
Q2/ "What's the biggest misperception people have about you?"
What I'm Listening For: Honesty & humility in a team context.
This also doubles down on self-awareness which is critical for collaboration & growth.
Q3/ "If you were a product, what would your value proposition be?"
What I'm Listening For: The positive side of self-awareness.
Do they know their competitive advantage and how to harness it productively?
Lack of confidence is just as dangerous as overconfidence.
Q4/ "What did you do to prepare for this interview?"
What I'm Listening For: Interest, motivation, creativity.
Looking for people who used the opportunity to add value to the organization, not just research facts.
Q5/ "What is the most significant challenge facing job seekers in your seat today?"
What I'm Listening For: Understanding of the profession, an appreciation of the craft and the forces confronting them.
Ideally, they proactively have ideas about addressi...
