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general. You may also try asking them to describe a specific situation in which a decision or judgment call they were responsible for making really paid off. You want a candidate who possess the ability to think outside the box and make smart and innovative decisions when needed.

ASSESSING TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS

How efficient is this candidate overall at effective managing his or her time? You want a productive individual who will give you the most for your money. Ask them to tell you about a time when they failed to meet a deadline. Ask them to describe the specifics of the failure, as well as what they learned from the experience. How someone handles and learns from failure is incredibly important. Then ask them to describe a time when they were particularly effective at keeping on task and on schedule. Ask them to assess what they felt contributed to that success and what they learned from that as well.

DETERMINING COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Good communication skills are a must on any job and you want to make sure the person you hire possesses a well developed set of their own. Ask questions that reveal how each candidate communicates using various methods - written, verbal, and so forth - as well as how they communicate with individuals they don't necessarily like. For example, you might ask the candidate to describe a situation when he or she needed to use written communication skills to relay important information, or ask them to tell you about a time when they had to communicate with another team member with whom they did not get along well. You may also ask the person to describe how they personally make sure someone else understands what they are saying when they communicate.

DETERMINING ORGANIZATION SKILLS

Good planning and organization skills are another absolute essential when it comes to any employee. Ask your candidates how they manage their time when they find themselves in a position that requires the juggling of many deadlines, or to describe in detail how they personally go about deciding which tasks should be prioritized and when. You may also try catching them off guard again by asking them to describe a time when they had to deal with a sudden interruption or change in regards to their work schedule.

DETERMINING LEADERSHIP SKILLS

You will also want to determine how well your candidates can take control of a team and lead others. Try asking each person to describe a situation or project in which the use of excellent leadership skill on their part effected

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