Top 7 Questions To Ask Candidates

The aim of a job interview is to gain as much information as possible about a candidate to determine whether they are the right fit for the role and company.

Prior to the interview, the hiring manager would have already been through the candidate's CV, therefore an idea of whether the candidate is suitable for the role would have already been formed. Hence, why selecting the right questions to ask candidates during the interview is crucial to making the decision as to whether to invite the candidate to a 2nd interview or make them an offer.

Below, we compiled 7 of the top questions to ask candidates to get to know them better before taking a decision.

1. Tell me something about yourself that isn't on your CV