As one of the leading staffing services firms in Florin, Pacific Staffing knows that most typical job interviews go something like this. Hiring manager asks a question; candidate answers it. Hiring manager asks a follow up question; candidate responds. Hiring manager asks another question and…well…you get the picture.

But by being the only one to ask the questions, you’re missing out on an opportunity to further evaluate a candidate. So what kinds of questions do smart, savvy job candidates ask? Here’s a look at three of them:

Question: What common traits do the top performing employees at your company share?

Why it’s good to ask: A wise candidate knows that a certain kind of person will thrive in the company and in the position. And they want to know whether they have the right personality traits to be successful there. You should be glad when a candidate asks this question because it allows them to determine whether or not they’re a good fit for the company.

Question: What do I need to do in the first 90 days to be successful in this position?

Why it’s good to ask: In many interview scenarios, hiring managers gloss over the expectations and responsibilities for the role. In worst case scenarios, they don’t even have the actual responsibilities fully ironed out yet. As a result, hiring mistakes ensue.

But when a candidate asks this question, they are trying to get to the root of what your specific expectations would be for them should they get hired. Finding out this information will help them determine whether a) they can do the job and b) they want to do the job.

Question: Will there be any formal training for the job?

Why it’s good to ask: The candidate wants to know about the support and resources they will be given access to in order to get up to speed. By asking this question, the candidate is showing not only that they are willing to learn, but that they want to become productive and successful as quickly as possible.

These are just a few examples of the kinds of thoughtful questions top candidates ask. A great candidate doesn’t just want to impress you as the hiring manager; they also want to ensure the opportunity is the best fit possible for them.

Need more help with the hiring process? Let Pacific Staffing know. As one of the leading staffing services firms in Florin – and Northern California – we can partner with you to find candidates with the right skills to fit the right position at your company.

Contact us today to learn more.