Genesis Recruiting’s Top Questions to Ask

What were your expectations for your current or previous job and to what extent where they met?

What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you address them?

What was the biggest accomplishment and failure in your current or past position?

Describe your typical work week?

How would you describe the pace at which you work?

How do handle stress and pressure?

What motivates you? And who motivates you?

Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?

Please give three examples of team work?

Describe a difficult situation with a customer/client and how you overcame it?

How do evaluate success?

What are you looking for in your next career move?

What is important to you in your next position?

What are your goals for the next five years? How do you plan to achieve those goals?

What are your salary requirements for your next position -- both short-term and long-term?

How would your co-workers and clients/customers describe you?

Why are you successful in business?

Describe a major event or issue that has affected your life?

Why do you believe you could be ultimately the next hire for our firm?