Interview Preparation

Consulting interview preparation and practice cases

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• By asking unexpected questions, you may be able to get a better sense of what candidates sound like when they aren’t rehearsed.

• That doesn’t mean you should ask brainteasers. It just means you should ask them something they probably haven’t prepared for so you can watch them think in real time. Here are some unconventional questions asked by top business leaders and talent professionals

(Source: Linkedin Talent)

• Tell me about a time when you had to juggle several projects at the same time. How did you organize your time? What was the result?

• Tell me about a project that you planned. How did you organize and schedule the tasks?

• Describe a time when you felt stressed or overwhelmed. How did you handle it?

• Give an example of a time when you delegated an important task successfully.

• How do you determine what amount of time is reasonable for a task?

• The ability to plan,organize, andprioritizework is ranked as thethird most desirablequalityinanewhire.

• Look for people who can manage their time effectively and pay close attention to details to ensure that things don’t fall through the cracks. This is especially important in roles that have firm due dates and tight project timelines. When employees know how to prioritize, they’re less likely to drop the ball—or to burn themselves out.

(Source: NACE’s Job Outlook for the Class of 2014 |Here are the soft skills most important to your business)