I’ve recently been promoted to a managerial role and we are expanding our very small team and I will be doing the first interview as a hiring manager. Are there any questions that you like to ask during interviews? Are there any questions you wish you did ask? On the other side, did you feel like there are any questions you wish were asked or not asked when you were going through the interview process? Any input is much appreciated.

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One question I always like to ask is, "Can you tell me about a time you faced a challenge at work and how you handled it?" It gives insight into their problem-solving skills and resilience. I wish I’d asked more about candidates' long-term career goals to ensure alignment with our team's direction. When I was being interviewed, I appreciated questions about my preferred work environment and team collaboration style. It made me feel like they cared about finding a good mutual fit. Good luck with your interviews!

As an executive career coach, this question makes me cringe. Although it confirms what I already believed to be true, which is that most people who are interviewing candidates are completely unprepared and have not been trained in proper way to interview applicants.

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