My manager has me interviewing and making hiring decision of new employees as i am the new assistant manager...but im not sure what questions i should ask or how to sound professional doing it. Any tips? Btw- does it sound like my manager is using me to do his dirty work or something?
2007-03-12 04:45:50 · 4 answers · asked by Littlemiss Me 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
Ok, there's a few things that you'll need to know. What are their salary expectations, what's their background, why are they suitable, what qualifications do they have, are they coming in from a contracting role, or an internal one?
On a more general theme, ask what they do in their spare time, do they socialise with their colleges, what do they know about the company and the role they're applying for? If they don't know, they haven't bothered. Don't hire someone who can't be bothered to research the role they're applying for. If they can't be arsed to do that, how well do you think they'll perform in the job?
On a practical point, will they have to travel a long will, will they need to relocate, will they need remuneration, how long would it be before they could start etc...
Then move on to the open questions section. Have they got anything they want to know? If they say no, don't bother. A good candidate will have a list of questions for you too. They may ask about furthering themselves in the field, chances to progress within the company, the corporate etiquette, lunchtimes, holidays, working hours... There's a whole raft of questions they can ask. If they aren't asking, they aren't thinking, or aren't bothered. Either way, that's a warning sign!
As to your second question, no, I don't think he/she is. You wouldn't leave something as important as this to someone you didn't think was up to it. I'd expect it's probably more a test, to see just how capable you are, and how you handle new and different situations.
Anyway, best of luck!
2007-03-12 05:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by The Common Sense Marketer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that your manager is helping you move up.
Good Questions are..What do you on your days off??
You dont want to hire someone that does nothing all day, They wont be agressive enough.
What is a good day for you?? If they answer with something like, When I am alone with no one bugging me. They will not be one to work well with people.
Dont hire them on the spot, send them home and have them come home back the next day, That way they have to work at getting the job. They will realize that this job is worth getting.
A great book to read is the 10 Minute manager.
2007-03-12 04:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by Gina F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, sure is...but that's beside the point.
Look at it as an opportunity to broaden your skills and take his/her job later on.
The best question I have ever proposed is to give an example of a situation and ask them to solve it. Examples:
1. Driver position...give the driver an address to look up. Have them look at the map, tell you how to get there from your location. (you have to know the answer) This works because you are testing their skill as well as their truthfulness if they can or can't read a map.
2. Sales position...ask them to sell you something. Anything, perfume, dog biscuits, whatever. This works because you will see their enthusiasm for the position, and if they make you feel interested then it will be successful in other arenas.
2007-03-12 07:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Cher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask these questions:
What got you interested in this position?
What are your future goals?
Why should we hire you?
Why should we hire you compare to others who applied?
What are your strength
What are your weekness?
What is your typical day at work like?
If we were to talk to ur previos manager what will he
or she say about you?
Try to ask then job releted questions after this
Don't worry you will be fine...You got the easy part usually people who come for the interview are more nervous and worried....plz be easy on them lol
2007-03-12 05:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋