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Recruitment is a Human Business
We know that employee / employer relationships are not based on just resumes, data and algorithms. They’re made up of real people who have personal aspirations and goals for themselves and the company they work for. We make a difference our client’s lives by connecting you with candidates who have the talent and ambition to drive your business forward.
Good Interview Questions
Introduction
- Verify credentials from their resume and warm them up with introductory questions
- Please give me a brief introduction of yourself?
- How did you hear about this job opening?
- What do you know about our business and what we would like to achieve?
Experience Verification
- Ask questions that relate to past experiences
- What project would you consider your most significant career accomplishment to date?
- What were your responsibilities in that position?
- What have you done professionally that is not an experience you’d want to repeat?
- What’s the biggest decision you’ve had to make in the past year? Why was it so big?
Opinion Questions
- Ask questions based on different scenarios
- What is your definition of hard work?
- Is it better to be perfect and late, or good and on time?
- Who is the smartest person you know personally? Why?
- If I were to poll everyone you’ve worked with, what percentage would not be a fan of yours?
- If you had $40,000 to build your own business, what would you do?
Behavioural Questions
- Ask questions about the past that might be a potential predictor of future results
- Tell me about a time you set difficult goals and can you give me a specific example on how you achieved them?
- What were the steps taken to deliver those results?
- How do you like to be managed so you perform to your best level?
Competency questions
- Ask questions that align with specific competencies required for the job position
- Can you give me an example of your leadership skills?
- Are you comfortable with working independently?
Closing Questions
- Ask for any final thoughts before formally ending the interview
- Do you have any questions for me?
- Let them know how they will be contacted about the hiring decision
- Thank them for their time and showing interest in the job position
The Purple Pear Staffing Difference
The Personal Touch
Our expert recruiters understand that the best teams and the most impactful projects are only as good as the humans behind them.
What you get with Purple Pear Staffing is a team who listens to your needs, understands your unique company vision, and pairs you with the skilled talent your business requires.
Transparency in Every Interaction
As the premier boutique staffing agency servicing your industry, we take pride in creating perfect matches.
What you can expect from us at every turn is open, honest communication, and the kind of clarity that builds lasting relationships. After all, our business is dedicated to your success.
Niche Industry Team Building
We pair our industry-specific knowledge with our vast understanding of people to ensure you’re happy with the results we provide.
Combined, our recruiters have over 20 years of industry experience. More than that, our team derives personal satisfaction from pairing the right candidates with the best roles to help you achieve your business goals.
Timely Assistance
Time is money and, to be frank, your time is worth a lot. That’s why the expert recruiters at Purple Pear Staffing take the time up front to understand your business needs and staffing requirements.
At the end of the day, we understand that you need results, and you need them quickly. That’s why we work to pair you with the right staff, at the right time, and to ensure the right fit with the first candidate we place.
Unparalleled Understanding
The Purple Pear Staffing method combines expert knowledge of your industry-specific requirements with over 60 years of niche-specific recruiting experience.
The result? Candidates that are better qualified to take on your company’s unique challenges, and a quick and efficient recruitment process that you can come to rely on again and again.
Tried and True Recruitment Methods
While social media and Facebook ads may be the go-to strategies of some firms, we understand that the perfect candidate for you does more than “look good on social media”.
That’s why we take the time to get to know each of the candidates we bring to the table outside of what they post on their social platforms. This means better understanding of who we refer, and a better fit for handling whatever unique challenges your business brings to the table.