Asking the right questions is key to finding the right job candidates

To find top employees and hire the right job candidates, you need to use smart interviewing tactics to uncover a candidate’s true skills, strengths and weaknesses. This means going beyond standard questions such as "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" and focusing on the work habits of the candidate sitting in front of you. One effective way to do this is to conduct behavior-based interviews.

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