five sample interview questions, the Team Member Interview Questions template*, and your answers to questions related to interviewing potential management job candidates.

1. Develop five interview questions that will help you identify whether a candidate is suitable for a management position.
   • use theTeam Member Interview Questions template*
2. Think about the types of responses you might get from the questions. What clues from those responses might you be able to identify to help determine the fit of the candidate?
3. Consider past interviews in which you've participated, then answer each question:
   • How did you prepare for the interview?
   • Were you asked the types of questions you were expecting? Discuss.
   • What was the most difficult question you were asked and why?
   • If you were hired, did you feel the interview was representative of the position? Explain.
   • What did you learn about yourself from the interview that you will use as you interview others?

*Be sure to include the Team Member Interview Questions template in the Appendix

Interview Questions for a team member position.

Use this template to develop open-ended interview questions a team leader might use to start the interview conversation and probe for insights.

Trait/Competency Sample Interview Questions