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When asking questions on the candidate's unique contribution..

Probe: give me an example…

Dig: who, what, where, when, why and how on every accomplishment or project

Differentiate: we vs. I, good vs. great, exposure vs. expertise, participant vs. owner/leader, 20 yard line vs. 80 yard line

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Situation- What's the background of what you were working on?

is about finding people who share the high-performance work ethic and belief in the company’s mission. If they don't, then they aren't fit.

Grit- ask on how determined a person in pursuing his dreams.

Start with this question: What motivates you and what do you want to do next?

“The most powerful way to construct a job description is to clearly communicate that unyielding, consistent learning is a core part of the job.”

Anne Dwane - Village Global

Let them shine first. Let the candidate share a project they are proud of to have a sense of what excites them.
Then make them uncomfortable. Ask them about experiences or times when they were somehow out of control.
Calibrate your results on how the int...