30 Great Interview Questions (4-6)

Getting ready for an interview? Here are the next 3 questions in our series of 30 great interview questions (and why we think they're great).

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4. Among the people you've worked with, who do you admire and why?

CleverHire: Shows emotional intelligence; can help an interviewer understand values; can help understand fit within corporate culture

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5. Tell me about a time you took unexpected initiative. Follow-up: Can you tell me about another?

CleverHire: Many companies value initiative - it shows degree of self-starting and ability to work independently and drive improvements.

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6. What’s something great about your current or previous job? Why?

CleverHire: Helps a recruiter understand fit within new company; helps understand attitudes and possibly values.