What is one interview question you find most effective for revealing a candidate’s true strengths and why?

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I always like to ask, "what is something you have been the go-to person for throughout your career, and what makes people trust you with it? I think it is VERY telling about their skill and their reputation.

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That’s very interesting, I’ve never thought of that. Thank you😊

At times I've asked someone to tell me about a time they handled a task successfully while they happened to disagree with the strategy behind it. The answers to that can vary quite a lot, but they may reveal how the person works in an organization, how they see themselves as a team player, and whether they're able to think in a flexible way.

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Yes that’s a good way around it, can give you a good insight into the person and how they deal with different situations.

“Tell me about a time you solved a problem you weren’t initially sure how to approach.” This reveals critical thinking, adaptability, and resourcefulness which are true strengths that go beyond rehearsed answers.

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I ask candidates to describe a mistake and recovery. It always shows genuine strengths.

Yes it does, gives a very good insight into them

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