What is your most thought provoking interview question?

1SG Jeffrey Grice — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:27:35 -0400

When conducting an interview, asking specific questions with only a right or wrong answer have their place, but what is a question you have used, or been asked, that gives you good insight to whether or not a prospective employee will be a good fit?

One of my favorites is:
Describe your biggest military accomplishment; with the follow on question of what their biggest military disappointment is.

I have a few ethical situation questions I throw in the mix as well.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 9:39 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:39:37 -0400

My favorite questions for an Interview is typically, If we are unable to hire you, who would be the best person for us to hire? Describe them.

I like to see the humility in people, and it puts the position into perspective on their parts and makes them question if they really ARE the best person for the job, and if they come to the conclusion that they're not, it may give them that push to make them improve themselves for the position.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 9:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:55:40 -0400

My favorite question I have used. What are your weaknesses? With the follow on question. What do you do to improve on your weakness?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 10:36 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 22:36:21 -0400

I once got asked..."Tell me why I should hire you over the next person."

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 10:54 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 22:54:51 -0400

I once got asked how my typing skills were. It was thought provoking because all I could think about after that was how these guys were just making it up as they went along.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 25 at 2015 11:03 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 23:03:52 -0400

That's tough. There are so many. I want to see the problem solving skills of those I interview. I ask questions about how to solve a problem where there've no right answer and see what response I get.

Response by Maj William Gambrell made Jul 26 at 2015 12:01 AM

Maj William Gambrell — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:01:24 -0400

Tell me why the people that don't like you don't like you???

Response by COL Charles Williams made Jul 26 at 2015 1:18 AM

COL Charles Williams — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 01:18:23 -0400

If you are traveling at the speed of light... and you turn your headlights on... will you see your lights?

Seriously, the hardest one for me to answer, and for many others (I have interviewed) is "Tell us why you are the right person for this position."

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Jul 26 at 2015 2:18 AM

CPT Chris Loomis — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 02:18:40 -0400

"What don't you want me to know about you?"

Response by SMSgt Tony Barnes made Jul 31 at 2015 1:26 AM

SMSgt Tony Barnes — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:26:22 -0400

Tell me about a time you failed and how did you learn from it?

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 1 at 2015 7:45 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:45:39 -0400

My best question is why do you want to work for my company and what do you bring to the table that no other applicant can?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Aug 1 at 2015 9:39 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 21:39:44 -0400

1SG Jeffrey Grice, Walking into into a situation, I always enjoy(ed), asking, "who is in charge?" The replys are amazing!

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Nov 30 at 2015 1:27 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 13:27:47 -0500

Great question here 1SG Jeffrey Grice. I found these to be very interesting interview questions asked by 24 top executives. Enjoy!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2016 2:15 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 02:15:36 -0400

"In your opinion, what's your greatest weakness?"