Below are possible questions to ask candidates during a phone screen or interview.

Phone screen questions

  • Can you tell me about your experience and how it relates to the position?
  • Can you talk to me about gaps in your resume?
  • What about this position attracted you to apply?
  • Why are you looking to leave your current job?
  • Verify candidate meets minimum requirements for position.
  • Confirm minimum salary requirements.
  • Ask the candidate if they have questions.


Interview questions

  • Can you review your work experience and how it relates to the position?
  • Why did you leave your previous employer (or why are you leaving your present job)?
  • What particular skills or experiences make you the best match for this position?
  • Where does this position fall along your career path?
  • What aspects of your previous position did you find most professionally challenging?
  • What are your greatest strengths?
  • What kinds of professional development would make you a more effective worker?
  • What would your prior manager/coworkers say about working with you?
  • What do you know about Lynn University?
  • What did you like most and least about your present/most recent job?
  • What was one of the toughest problems you encountered at work? How did you handle it?
  • How do you analyze different options to determine which is the best alternative? 
  • How have you approached solving a problem that initially seemed insurmountable?

  • Has your perception of this job opportunity changed based on our interview?
  • Do you have any questions? Can you think of anything else you'd like to add?
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