Comments on: 3 hard interview questions to ask the hiring manager http://cuberules.com/2010/02/03/3-hard-interview-questions-to-ask-the-hiring-manager/ Career Advice for Cubicle Warriors Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:47:10 +0000 hourly 1 By: Scot Herrick http://cuberules.com/2010/02/03/3-hard-interview-questions-to-ask-the-hiring-manager/comment-page-1/#comment-5309 Scot Herrick Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:29:58 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=4122#comment-5309 Good point, Rick -- much of communication is non-verbal and how long it takes to answer the question is a very good clue. Good point, Rick — much of communication is non-verbal and how long it takes to answer the question is a very good clue.

]]> By: Rick Saia http://cuberules.com/2010/02/03/3-hard-interview-questions-to-ask-the-hiring-manager/comment-page-1/#comment-5307 Rick Saia Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:16:16 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=4122#comment-5307 Very good questions Scot! I especially like the first two. Aside from evaluating the answers, get a feel for how long it takes for the hiring manager to answer these questions. If he or she has to think about it for a while (say, 5 seconds or more), that would leave me to wonder if he or she has a solid command of the department or team, or is trying to make up something. Very good questions Scot! I especially like the first two. Aside from evaluating the answers, get a feel for how long it takes for the hiring manager to answer these questions. If he or she has to think about it for a while (say, 5 seconds or more), that would leave me to wonder if he or she has a solid command of the department or team, or is trying to make up something.

]]> By: Scot Herrick http://cuberules.com/2010/02/03/3-hard-interview-questions-to-ask-the-hiring-manager/comment-page-1/#comment-5305 Scot Herrick Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:40:31 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=4122#comment-5305 More good questions, Heather. I especially like the "what brought you here" question because it gives you the opportunity to ask a follow-up question: "And did you find what brought you here to be true after you got here?"<br><br>Nice. More good questions, Heather. I especially like the “what brought you here” question because it gives you the opportunity to ask a follow-up question: “And did you find what brought you here to be true after you got here?”

Nice.

]]> By: Scot Herrick http://cuberules.com/2010/02/03/3-hard-interview-questions-to-ask-the-hiring-manager/comment-page-1/#comment-5304 Scot Herrick Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:38:58 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=4122#comment-5304 A very good point, Jacob. Too many companies don't know how to measure individual performance (but may be good at measuring team performance...). It is critical that you can independently measure your performance, without having just the opinion of the manager be the measure. That way you get reinforcement for doing well or not. <br><br>How they answer your good question is a good indicator of whether or not management can truly measure your results. Thanks for leaving this gem. A very good point, Jacob. Too many companies don't know how to measure individual performance (but may be good at measuring team performance…). It is critical that you can independently measure your performance, without having just the opinion of the manager be the measure. That way you get reinforcement for doing well or not.

How they answer your good question is a good indicator of whether or not management can truly measure your results. Thanks for leaving this gem.

]]> By: Heather R. Huhman http://cuberules.com/2010/02/03/3-hard-interview-questions-to-ask-the-hiring-manager/comment-page-1/#comment-5303 Heather R. Huhman Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:58:06 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=4122#comment-5303 Scot,<br><br>Great list! I would also add "What brought you here and what keeps you here?" and "How would you describe your management style?" These questions are very much in line with what you discussed above -- company culture. Scot,

Great list! I would also add “What brought you here and what keeps you here?” and “How would you describe your management style?” These questions are very much in line with what you discussed above — company culture.

]]> By: Jacob Share http://cuberules.com/2010/02/03/3-hard-interview-questions-to-ask-the-hiring-manager/comment-page-1/#comment-5302 Jacob Share Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:28:24 +0000 http://cuberules.com/?p=4122#comment-5302 A critical question to ask is "how do you measure (work) performance?" Some people work extremely well but are quieter than others, and that can have an impact on how their results are recognized. You need to know that your success will be discovered as it happens, regardless of how much 'marketing' you do. A critical question to ask is “how do you measure (work) performance?” Some people work extremely well but are quieter than others, and that can have an impact on how their results are recognized. You need to know that your success will be discovered as it happens, regardless of how much 'marketing' you do.

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