Interview Questions Guide for Hiring Managers

Interview Questions

Opening & Rapport Building

• Can you give me a quick overview of your background?
• What attracted you to this role?
• How did you hear about our company?
• What excites you most about this opportunity?

Experience & Skills

• Walk me through a project or accomplishment you’re proud of.
• What tools or processes are essential to how you work?
• Tell me about a time you had to learn something new quickly.
• What kind of work have you enjoyed most, and why?

Behavioral & Situational

• Tell me about a time you faced a challenge at work and how you handled it.
• Describe a situation where you went above and beyond your responsibilities.
• Give me an example of a time you had to collaborate with someone difficult.
• How do you approach learning from failure or feedback?

Culture & Team Fit

• What kind of work environment helps you perform your best?
• How do you prefer to receive feedback?
• What does great leadership look like to you?
• How do you build relationships with your teammates?

Closing Questions

• Do you have any questions for me?
• Is there anything you wish I had asked about your experience?
• What would make you excited to accept an offer from us?
• When could you be available to start if selected?