If you were hiring for this position, what qualities would you look for in a potential candidate?
If you were hiring for this position, what qualities would you look for in a potential candidate?
Your answer to this question would estimate your understanding of the role under discussion.
Closely understand the qualities and skills a person holding the position would need and match them with the qualities you have.
If you believe that you are missing a big quality required for the position under discussion, say that, “I understand that this is an important quality required in the person holding this position but given a chance, I will inculcate it in me.” Back it up with a confident body language.
Discussion
- RE: If you were hiring for this position, what qualities would you look for in a potential candidate? -Farhana Afreen (05/27/15)
- While this is an uncommon question, a quirky interview will prefer knowing you better in an indirect way. The answer need not be complicated. Just match up the skills required for the job with those that you possess, adding any other which you possess and might prove beneficial for the position. If you lack any, you can avoid mentioning that if it is not of much importance. If the lacking quality is of important, mention that given a chance you are always willing to learn. Add that you would hire someone with a positive approach and an earnest passion for the work. Your answer should depict that you have a good understanding of the requisites for the position.
