My Friday Thought on why Lazy Interview questions don't get you the best candidates and make you look unprofessional. For a more in depth look at interview questions have a look at my past episodes Please send any feedback or questions to managermattpodcast@gmail.com
Jul 2021
Tell me about a time you missed a deadline
Interviewers usually don't ask this question to find a weak spot they can hold against you. Instead, they want to find out more about your organizational skills, and most importantly, determine whether you take responsibility for your mistakes and learn from them. In this episode ... Show More
6m 6s
Jun 2021
Tell me about a time you had to give someone difficult feedback
Interviewers often ask questions about giving feedback because they help them assess your conflict management, communication, and relationship management skills and how pro-active you are. During this episode, I show you a simple, five-step approach to formulate a convincing answ ... Show More
6m 2s
Jan 2021
Asking the right questions during an interview
An interview is not a one-way street where only the interviewer asks a lot of questions. In this episode, I show you a simple, 5-step approach to asking the right questions to help you determine whether the company, the role and the work environment are a good fit for you. Visit ... Show More
6m 4s
Sep 2021
S4E28: How to Answer "Why Should We Hire You?"
Send us Fan MailApply for roles at Stax, Inc: APPLY NOWThe last question at the end of an interview is often "Why should we hire you?" - but most answer this make-or-break question incorrectly. In this episode, we unpack the most effective way to answer this nuanced question, and ... Show More
4m 49s