Do I Like You?

Based on many recruiters’ experience, 40% of the hiring decision is based on this question, “Do I like you?”

Surprise?

You shouldn’t be. People don’t hire someone they don’t like. It’s just that simple!

The truth is hiring people is like buying things. We simply know how to justify everything when our minds are made up to like something.

Are you saying that skills and qualification, and the ability to do the job is not important?

It is important but statistics tell us that it only account for 20%. In other words, emotions win over logic and common sense most of the time.

Therefore, smart candidates should learn to answer well questions that give impact to:-

1. Will the candidate be able to fit us and our organization’s culture?

2. Can the candidate work well with people?

The sorts of questions to be expected are as follows:-

1. What do people like about you?
2. What are your greatest strengths?
3. What would your boss or colleagues describe you?
4. What makes you angry?
5. What kind of people do you hang out with?
6. What makes you better than other candidates?
7. Have you experience any personal hardships? If yes, can you describe the circumstances?
8. Who is your greatest mentor?
9. How do you deal with people whom you don’t like?
10. Describe a conflict you have recently? How do you resolve it?
11. Describe a time your boss or customer tried your patience.
12. What are some of the hobbies or outside interests you have?

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