What questions do you ask an entry level interview candidate?

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“What do you think of Marcel?"

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"Tell me about a time in which you faced adversity and how you overcame it." It usually catches them off guard and then they answer honestly, versus prepared.

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What would they do to prepare themselves to work on a *insert boring client/brand/industry here*. Everyone has an answer for Nike but not something like Caterpillar. I feel like this has helped me identify bullshitters pretty quickly.

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What are your salary requirements

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What excites you?

What work have you seen out in the world that you wish you’d been a part of?

If you were to take on your perfect pro-bono client, what it to be for and why?

What one thing would you like people to say about your time here, after you eventually decide to move on?

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Do you have any service industry experience and if so what do you think that taught you that you can bring to the business world?

Spend time learning about them as a person. What they do in their free time, why this industry, why this role, what skills they have that will help them despite being entry level ... you’re trying to get a feel for their fit with current staff. Do they compliment / add an element you’re missing? While also trying to feel comfortable with their ability to learn quickly. Are they serious / dedicated / driven? Focus on personality over skills ... has served me well in hiring entry level

What book are you reading right now?

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