What are good questions to ask mid-level and senior level strategists in interviews? I feel like I keep getting the same kinds of answers so I’m curious if anyone has any good nuggets I can borrow!

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Btw - This is not a dig at any candidate. This is an acknowledgement that I’m not asking the right kinds of questions to make each one stand out in their own way.

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Describe this scenario.. “they’re hiring a JR.strategist.. what 3 questions would they ask the candidates and why?”

If they tell you anything interesting explore it further.

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So asking them how they might evaluate down, that’s actually quite interesting. I might use that one

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Ask a question about a common problem you've encountered at work and would have your mid-level team tackle. Them working this out can show you how they approach problems and resolve them.

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You may want to try a question that takes them out of their comfort zone. Something as random as what kind of animal/spice/cocktail best describes them can give you some insight into their thought process and get them away from their prepared/canned answers.

You can also try questions about what they are looking for in their team. Are they excited about possibly mentoring? Or do they want team members that are ready to do the work? That can tell you something about who the candidate is and their comfort level in a role/team environment.

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What’s the most interesting thing you’ve encountered recently? If they start talking about an ad campaign, stop them and clarify you mean something outside of advertising.

This helps me gauge whether they are curious, their ability to describe something clearly, and their ability to make it interesting.

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