Fresh Director Of Talent Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Why do you want to work here as Director Of Talent?

It helps me instantly find out if the applicant has done any research on the company and if they will take as much pride in their job as I do.

2. Do you think your boss is a good manager?

I have never had any problems with the management expertise of my boss and as already mentioned he/she is not the reason I'm looking for another job.

Never criticise your company...

3. What you would like me to know about you?

With this question alone, I am able to discern what is most important to the candidate, what their hobbies and interests are, their communication skills, their sense (or lack of) humor, their presentation comfort level, their educational background, their grasp of what the position entails, and their work style.

4. Explain me about the last spontaneous thing that you did in any facet of your life?

I look for an unusual response with something fun, like a last-minute trip or driving to Atlantic City at 11 o'clock at night. Something that shows me the person has some personality to react positively in different (and crazy) situations that oftentimes occur in our line of work.

5. What do you think of your current job? / Why do you want to leave?

As a company they are fine but I do not think they can match my ambitions with the possible opportunities offered and now is a right time for me to move on.

Be positive...

6. Why did you leave your last job as Director Of Talent?

You felt your career prospects and progression could go no further and you need a challenge where your potential can be exploited.

Never criticise your manager...

7. Tell me your adaptability when dramatic change is required?

In the fast changing, chaotic, and volatile environment we operate under, everyone and every process should be adaptable. So please show us how you would adapt to this situation that may occur in this job (provide them with a possible major change that requires adaptivity in this job) by walking us through the steps of how you would adapt to it.

8. Tell me do you use social media in hiring or to research candidates?

I wouldn't say that we research candidates using social media because that can get very sticky. We use social media to present job opportunities. I'm searching LinkedIn and I see you might be qualified for a position, I'll share a link to the job. But you have to be careful on how deeply you probe. Information you discover might be protected information.

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10. Tell me if you had to give a title to your life story up to this point, what would it be and why?

This question gets people thinking and helps me see how someone reacts when caught off guard. The titles can be truly insightful, revealing struggles and challenges that they have faced and overcome.