The Most Revealing Interview Questions

There are certainly many, not just one. Let me give you some examples linked to the quality or trait you might be looking for:

Best lead-in questions

Can you tell me about yourself?

This is always a good introductory question. Ask and then don’t say another thing until they are done. What they actually say is not critical, but how they answer this question is.

Do they focus on personal or professional details? How do they see themselves? Does this view fit into the culture of the company?

What circumstance brings you here today?

This is one of the best opening interview questions ever in our opinion. This open-ended question surprises many candidates. If they do not respond quickly, just sit quietly and wait for the response. Some candidates reveal problems with their current employer, potential insubordination, and both positive or negative character traits.

Why do you want to work for our company/organization?

Not having an answer is a good way to cross off the candidate, and is a common pet peeve of interviewers.

Judgment

How Would You Solve. . .

Test them. In a professional setting, these are typically hypothetical judgment situations or ones that have actually occurred at the company. They should demonstrate job-specific problem-solving skills.