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\n\tWhen preparing to interview candidates for a role, it\u2019s natural to focus on the questions you will ask them, and what responses you\u2019d ideally like to receive. But have you considered how you will frame your answers to questions candidates will ask you in return?<\/p>\n

\n\tYour responses are just as important as the candidates\u2019 ones, as they can greatly increase your chances of securing your ideal employee. If framed properly, your answers give the potential new hire an accurate and enticing insight into the role on offer, as well as the company as a whole. And in a talent-tight field, it\u2019s imperative to put your best foot forward.<\/p>\n

\n\tTo ensure you\u2019re prepared to tackle any question that comes your way, below is a range of questions interviewees may ask you during an interview, along with our advice on how best to answer them.<\/p>\n

\n\tGeneral Tips for Answering Candidate Questions<\/h2>\n
\n\tBefore getting to the questions themselves, let\u2019s begin with some general advice on answering candidates\u2019 questions.<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t1. Be prepared<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n\t\tWhen it comes to candidate interviews, preparation is paramount. Ensure you have a full understanding of exactly what you\u2019re looking for, how the role fits into the wider business, as well as specific role requisites (for instance, expectations, technicalities or KPIs associated with the position).<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t2. Be consistent<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n\t\tIf you have a number of people involved in the recruitment process, it\u2019s a good idea to ensure everyone is well prepared to respond to candidate questions in a consistent way. This is where the services of a good recruiter can be hugely beneficial. We have unified best practice recruitment processes in place, ensuring your candidate interviews not only run smoothly but accurately showcasing your role and company.<\/div>\n
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\n\t\t3. Be honest<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n\t\tWhen trying to sell your role to a great candidate, you can unintentionally err on the side of embellishment or exaggeration. But by striving for honesty and authenticity, you set the right role expectations from the outset, which helps you achieve the greatest match possible (as the candidate is able to accurately assess if they can see themselves succeeding in this position). If you don\u2019t have the information to hand and find yourself floundering in answering a question, it\u2019s perfectly acceptable to let them know you\u2019ll find out and follow up with an answer at a later stage.<\/div>\n
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\n\t\tTop Questions Candidates Might Ask<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tThere are a range of questions that may come up during an interview, so to help you prepare, we have arranged them into key categories with a list of possible question variations underneath, followed by tips for answering them.<\/div>\n
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\n\tWhen you\u2019re asked any of these questions, the candidate is attempting to understand the realities of the role.<\/div>\n
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\n\tThe first two questions give them an insight into how the role may have changed over time, perhaps in response to a shifting company need. In answering these, aim to explain how you responded to the change and why, as well as the \u2018big picture\u2019 impact the candidate can make by working in the role.<\/div>\n
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\n\tThe next two questions directly relate to the challenges faced, and the exact skills and abilities required to succeed. Being honest here pays dividends as it allows candidates to fully grasp role expectations upfront (which is essential for long-term retention) and decide if they can meet the challenges. While it\u2019s not necessary to give them a full rundown of the trials you\u2019ve encountered or every single skill gap you\u2019ve uncovered, an honest overview is recommended.<\/div>\n
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\n\t\tThe last two questions relate to remote working and work flexibility. As a result of the worldwide pandemic, most employees have had a taste of working from home and appear to like it. A recent Skillsoft survey<\/a> of more than 2,300 workers and jobseekers across Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore supports this. It found that only 11% of respondents are content to revert back to pre-pandemic working ways, with almost 60% wanting greater flexibility in their working hours, and 58% seeking a permanent work from home option.<\/div>\n
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\n\t\tIf you have been able to shift your working practices to afford greater flexibility in work hours and location, you can showcase this when answering any of the final two questions in this category. Some areas to consider speaking about are:<\/div>\n
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