SCENARIO

You need to hire a manager for one of the areas that report to you. You know it is important to ask the right interview questions in order to assess the candidate's experience and potential fit with the company. And the answers to the questions you ask will give you valuable knowledge about each candidate and will lead to a good hiring decision. For this discussion answer this question: What do you think are the three most important interview questions to ask of each candidate for the open management position?

RESPONSE

I must appoint a manager for one of the divisions I am responsible for inside the organization. The appropriate questions must be asked to evaluate someone's abilities and understand what they bring to the table. I will have all the information I need from the responses to be able to choose wisely when hiring a manager for the company. I believe the three key questions to ask during a management interview are "What do you know about our company, what interests you the most and why do you want to work here?" "How would your direct reports describe your management style?" and "Why should we hire you?"

In an interview, it is crucial to start with the following question: "What do you know about our company, what interests you the most and why do you want to work here?" (Bell). You will be able to tell who is serious about the position if this is asked during an interview. You will be able to see who invested the time and effort in learning about the business and what it has to offer. Also, you will learn what level they are at and which aspects of the job requirements most appeal to them (Bell). The best response to this question is by stating that they are aware of the company and think it will thrive. Also, that they see potential growth and want to be part of it.

Another question that is an important question to ask is "How would your direct reports describe your management style?" (indeed). You can find out a person's management style by asking them this question. You can determine if someone is qualified to lead your team in the organization once you learn what style they have. They may have the skillsets of a good manager or they may have the qualities for a good follower. This question may also reveal if they have a good relationship with their coworkers (indeed). The ideal answer to this is that they prefer to manage in accordance with business policies. They look out for the business as well as the workers they manage.

The last question that can be asked in an interview setting is "Why should we hire you?" (Bell). When this question is asked, the individual will give their background and experience. The applicant will have the opportunity to demonstrate what distinguishes them from the others in this question (Bell). This will enable you to identify the candidate who is most suitable for the manager position. The best answer to this is that they think their experience and skills would fit into the company well and that they would be a good addition. They are passionate and eager to help the business in achieving its goal.

In a management interview, the three key questions to use are "What do you know about our company, what interests you the most and why do you want to work here?," "How would your direct reports describe your management style?," and "Why should we hire you?" You can determine who is the most qualified candidate for the position by using these questions in an interview. You will be able to determine who is most committed to the job and their management approach. Moreover, you will learn about their background and experience.

TASK

Reply to the above response. The reply should follow this 4-paragraph format.

Paragraph 1: State whether you agree/disagree and preview two reasons you think that.

Paragraph2: Explain the first reason.

Paragraph 3: Explain the second reason.

Paragraph 4: Summarize your reply.