15 Killer Interview Questions - Hire right first time

Preparing for an interview can be challenging. Asking the right questions can make all the difference in finding candidates who not only have the skills you need but also fit your team and company culture. 

Here are 15 questions that you might use in an interview:- 

1. How would you introduce yourself and explain what you bring to this role?

2. What are your key strengths and areas you’re working to improve?

3. Describe a workday that you consider highly productive and satisfying.

4. How do you stay motivated, and how do you handle situations when others around you are demotivated?

5. What do you think your colleagues or previous managers would say about your work style?

6. If you started this role tomorrow, what would be your priorities in the first three months?

7. What would your referees highlight about your contributions and approach to work?

8. What accomplishment are you most proud of that isn’t on your CV?

9. Tell me about a mistake you’ve made and what you learned from it.

10. What interests you about our company and this role specifically?

11. How does this position align with your career goals?

12. Can you give an example of how you’ve added value to a previous employer, especially by improving processes, solving problems, or embracing new technology?

13. If you weren’t successful in this role, how would you respond and what would you take from the experience?

14. Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team. What worked well, and what challenges did you face?

15. How do you determine your own value in a role, and what are your salary expectations?

Why These Questions Work

These questions are designed to give insight into both hard and soft skills. They help you understand a candidate’s technical ability, problem-solving skills, adaptability, and teamwork. They also reveal how they think about their own development, how they respond to challenges, and how they approach collaboration in a modern workplace.

How Precision Can Support Your Hiring Process

At Precision, we help businesses improve their interview processes from start to finish. This includes:

• Training line managers on effective interviewing techniques

• Advising on structured interview frameworks

• Attending interviews to provide an independent perspective

We’ve supported many clients, especially manufacturing businesses, to make confident hiring decisions, improve candidate selection, and reduce the risk of mis-hires.

Contact us today for more information on 0116 254 5411 or email hello@precision-people.uk.