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QUESTIONS FOR HIRING MANAGERS

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Would you describe for me the actions of a person who previously
achieved success in this position?
This question gives the hiring manager an opportunity to reflect on his
or her criteria for success.

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Would you describe for me the action of a person who previously per-
formed poorly in this position?
This question gives the hiring manager an opportunity to reflect on his
or her criteria for failure.

5 BEST QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE HIRING MANAGER’S MANAGEMENT STYLE

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How would you describe your own management style?
This is the most direct statement of the question.
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What are the most important traits you look for in a subordinate?
The hiring manager has a lot of latitude with this question. Listen for
terms such as “loyalty.”

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How do you like your subordinates to communicate with you?
You’ll get a sense of how formal or informal your prospective manager
prefers to be.
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What personal qualities or characteristics do you most value?
This question will solicit important information about the personal qual-
ities that the hiring manager will reward.

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Could you describe to me your typical management style and the type of
employee who works well with you?
You’re going to be working closely with this hiring manager. It’s impor-
tant to know his or her management style. If there’s going to be a con-
flict between your styles, it’s better that you know that now.

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