General Questions an Employer Should Ask in the Interview Process
There is no one single set of questions to ask in any interview. Obviously, different jobs will require different questions. You wouldn’t post a job for a chef at a restaurant and ask the candidates if they can write computer code; however, if you’re hiring a database designer, you would ask what types of computer code they can write.
In short, an interview is generally the best way for the employer to get a sense of what the candidate is like. Every person is different with a unique personality, and as such, every interview will be slightly different. However, there are general questions that every employer should ask a new candidate regardless of the job description.
Questions to Ask (if asked equally to all candidates)
- Can you perform all the functions of the job?
- Can you meet the job’s attendance requirements?
- What are your professional certifications, if any?
- What is your educational background?
- What is your job experience in this field?
- Do you use illegal drugs?
- What makes you the best candidate for this job?
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Etc.
Next, we’ll go over some questions to avoid in the interview process.