Human capital is a business’s most important investment, and hiring the right people can propel and sustain your company’s growth. Though HR services can help you find the best people for your business, it's still essential that you get to know the candidate thoroughly before hiring them. Here are four critical questions that will provide insight into a candidate's suitability for a position. 

What to Ask Potential Employees

What are your weaknesses?

It's easy to talk about one's strengths. After all, job candidates usually sell their skills, credentials, and strong points through their resume. Asking about weaknesses, however, gives you more insight into their personality. Are they self-aware about their shortcomings? What are they doing to improve on these issues?

Why do you want to leave your current workplace?

HR services can do a background check to learn more about a candidate’s present work. However, it's still crucial to pose this question directly to the candidate. Why aren’t they satisfied with their current company? Talking negatively about one’s previous or present employer can signal unprofessional conduct or a lack of respect. If you hire the candidate, and they look for another job in the future, you don’t want them bad-mouthing you to other companies.

Can you tell me about your unique working style?

Knowing each person’s approach to completing tasks is a crucial part of building a team that can deliver results. Does the candidate love to collaborate or work alone? Do they want to be checked on now and then, or are they more comfortable working independently? Understanding how a candidate works helps you decide whether they're a good fit for the job and the team.

What can you tell me about yourself that’s not on your resume?

Before the interview, HR services will provide you with the candidates’ resumes and other information about their qualifications. It’s still worth asking applicants what else they can tell you about themselves that might not come across in the official documents. This is an open question with a lot of potential answers that can highlight an individual’s personality. 

If you're looking for HR services for your business, trust Talent HR Solutions in Honolulu, HI. Serving clients since 2003, this human resources company offers a variety of professional services, including executive search assistance to help build your team, as well as HR consulting, payroll services, and employee training to keep daily operations running smoothly. Schedule an appointment with them by calling (808) 354-0498. Visit their website and Facebook page to find out how they can help grow your business.