Recession hit Interview questions
One of the most important questions asked during a job interview is “where do you see yourself five years from now?” But now this question makes no sense as it is difficult for employers and employees alike to foresee their fate one year from now.
Although the market is improving now, still there are some recession related job interview questions that employers are asking from the candidates. I will try to list down those questions in this blog with the significance of the question being asked by your interviewer.
Question: During the current poor market condition, what makes you look out for a job change?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It will help them to understand the individual’s primary reason for changing jobs as well get an insight into how well he/she has thought through the decision. It gives the employer an indication of the motive for change in job as well as well hints at how stable he/she is likely to be, if they join the organization.
Your expected reply: Be honest about the reason for the same and give substantial reasoning.
Question: Would you be willing to take a beating on your compensation or designation or both, if required, in the future?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It reflects flexibility and openness of the candidate to possible future change and orientation to the reality in the market. This makes the candidate aware of the possibility that if not in the past, such a scenario can definitely show up in the future.
Your expected reply: Exhibit willingness to the above situation or be upfront about your views.
Question: Are you OK with a flexible job in terms of role?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: The employer needs to understand the candidate’s mindset in terms of his/her flexibility towards the concept of job rotation or even where getting him/her absorbed within some other department is concerned.
Your expected reply: Display openness while accepting roles that involved job rotation or honing cross functional expertise as it’s the need of the hour.
Question: How secure do you think your current job is during these times of recession and why would you think so?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: The employer would ask this question to understand the standing of the candidate in the previous job. It will also display the confidence of the candidate about his/her indispensability status in his/her current role/organization.
Your expected reply: Talk confidently about your importance in your current role, and why you think you are irreplaceable.
Question: How did you handle your team members during times of recession, when you had to let go of some people?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It will explain a lot about the candidate’s team, his exposure to these scenarios, and how the candidate handles these tough dilemmas.
Your expected reply: You can talk about ways you handled the team dynamics sensitively and share experience of how you went decided through the dilemma of the process. Also explain how you choose team members that had to be axed and how you conveyed those to your team members.
Question: How has your present company performed during the slowdown?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: Gauging the candidate’s understanding of the global economic situation is vital. This will help employer in understanding the candidate’s knowledge about his/her organization and the broader view of company.
Your expected reply: You should have an adequate knowledge of the company you are working for.
Question: What do you think is an executive’s role during a slowdown?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It helps to access the candidate’s understanding of his/her role and how he/she can contribute, relating individually aspiration with organizational growth. This question is significant because this will help the employer relate his/her performance with reference to his/her past achievements.
Your expected reply: You should apprise yourself of the achievements or the challenges you have overcome in the previous organization.
One of the most important questions asked during a job interview is “where do you see yourself five years from now?” But now this question makes no sense as it is difficult for employers and employees alike to foresee their fate one year from now.
Although the market is improving now, still there are some recession related job interview questions that employers are asking from the candidates. I will try to list down those questions in this blog with the significance of the question being asked by your interviewer.
Question: During the current poor market condition, what makes you look out for a job change?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It will help them to understand the individual’s primary reason for changing jobs as well get an insight into how well he/she has thought through the decision. It gives the employer an indication of the motive for change in job as well as well hints at how stable he/she is likely to be, if they join the organization.
Your expected reply: Be honest about the reason for the same and give substantial reasoning.
Question: Would you be willing to take a beating on your compensation or designation or both, if required, in the future?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It reflects flexibility and openness of the candidate to possible future change and orientation to the reality in the market. This makes the candidate aware of the possibility that if not in the past, such a scenario can definitely show up in the future.
Your expected reply: Exhibit willingness to the above situation or be upfront about your views.
Question: Are you OK with a flexible job in terms of role?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: The employer needs to understand the candidate’s mindset in terms of his/her flexibility towards the concept of job rotation or even where getting him/her absorbed within some other department is concerned.
Your expected reply: Display openness while accepting roles that involved job rotation or honing cross functional expertise as it’s the need of the hour.
Question: How secure do you think your current job is during these times of recession and why would you think so?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: The employer would ask this question to understand the standing of the candidate in the previous job. It will also display the confidence of the candidate about his/her indispensability status in his/her current role/organization.
Your expected reply: Talk confidently about your importance in your current role, and why you think you are irreplaceable.
Question: How did you handle your team members during times of recession, when you had to let go of some people?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It will explain a lot about the candidate’s team, his exposure to these scenarios, and how the candidate handles these tough dilemmas.
Your expected reply: You can talk about ways you handled the team dynamics sensitively and share experience of how you went decided through the dilemma of the process. Also explain how you choose team members that had to be axed and how you conveyed those to your team members.
Question: How has your present company performed during the slowdown?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: Gauging the candidate’s understanding of the global economic situation is vital. This will help employer in understanding the candidate’s knowledge about his/her organization and the broader view of company.
Your expected reply: You should have an adequate knowledge of the company you are working for.
Question: What do you think is an executive’s role during a slowdown?
Significance of the question being asked by your interviewer: It helps to access the candidate’s understanding of his/her role and how he/she can contribute, relating individually aspiration with organizational growth. This question is significant because this will help the employer relate his/her performance with reference to his/her past achievements.
Your expected reply: You should apprise yourself of the achievements or the challenges you have overcome in the previous organization.
Sanat Sharma
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