7 Questions Hiring Managers Often Ask To Test Personality
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siliconindia | Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 18:11 IST
Question: If you could change one thing about the way you approach challenges, what would it be?
Possible answer: Among the most commonly asked interview question, this one tops the chart because it allows hiring managers to evaluate a candidate's self-awareness and ability to approach when a challenge is thrown upon.
Fleischman said, “Since humility is an important quality to many employers, the response to this question is something they watch closely.”
Along with that it also helps the job seekers to admit some of the aspects of their professional life they would like to improve.
Question: What drives you in your personal life?
Possible answer: Similarly, to that of the professional life, hiring managers often ask about the driving factors that keep the candidate occupied in their personal life. This question is aimed to understand a candidate's personality and better assess their cultural fit.
Fleischman said, “By developing a better understanding of a job seeker's personal life, , the hiring manager can understand the personality of the candidate they are bringing to the company.”
Question: Have you ever played on a sports team?
Possible answer: Depending on the nature of the business, hiring mangers ask this question to analyze the best personality traits that are important to companies prospective.
“For example, a former athlete could be a great team player or, depending on the sport or position they played, may thrive best while working on their own,” Fleischman exclaimed.
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