Watch what happens once you pose this question.
One of the Best Interview Questions Ever
If you want to save yourself from another bad hire, then ask this question toward the end of your first interview:
We’re about finished with this interview. After this, I will start my reference checking and due diligence. Is there anything you would like to tell me now rather than have me find it out later from an outside source or reference?
Watch what happens once you pose this question.
See if the candidate’s eyes dart about in his or her head. Follow the thought processes as candidates reach back into the past to see if there’s any secrets they’re willing to share.
Allow at least three minutes of “dead air” to give the candidate some thinking time. And get ready to receive some fascinating new information.
Candidates will reveal some negative information about themselves.
Why?
Because they would rather put their spin on the information rather than have you hear it from a reference.
Add this question to your list of interview questions: “Is there anything you would like to tell me now rather than have me find out from an outside source or reference?”
You do have a list of questions you ask to every candidate in the same order every time, don’t you?
Call me if your need help getting started with your list. My number is at the top of this website.
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