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give me 10 good interview question to ask during a interview

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Here are 10 strong interview questions you can ask a candidate, plus a short note on what each reveals and a suggested follow-up to dig deeper:

1. Tell me about a time you faced a significant challenge at work. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?
- Reveals problem‑solving, accountability, results. Follow-up: What would you do differently next time?

2. Describe a project where you had to learn something new quickly. How did you approach it and what were the results?
- Shows learning agility and resourcefulness. Follow-up: How did you validate you’d learned it well?

3. Give an example of a conflict with a coworker or stakeholder and how you handled it.
- Tests interpersonal skills and conflict resolution. Follow-up: What was the long-term impact on the relationship?

4. How do you prioritize when you have multiple high‑priority deadlines?
- Evaluates time management and decision criteria. Follow-up: Can you walk me through a recent week where that happened?

5. Walk me through a decision you made recently with incomplete information. How did you decide and what happened?
- Reveals judgment, risk tolerance, and decision process. Follow-up: How did you monitor or course‑correct after the decision?

6. What is your proudest professional accomplishment and why?
- Shows values, impact orientation, and motivation. Follow-up: What role did others play versus your individual contribution?

7. Tell me about a time you made a mistake. What happened and what did you learn?
- Assesses accountability and growth mindset. Follow-up: How have you applied that lesson since?

8. How do you measure success in your work?
- Reveals how they set goals, track outcomes, and think about impact. Follow-up: Which metrics have you influenced most in prior roles?

9. Describe a time you improved a process or saved resources. What did you do and what was the benefit?
- Tests initiative, efficiency, and business sense. Follow-up: How did you get buy‑in to implement the change?

10. Why are you interested in this role and what would you focus on in your first 90 days?
- Checks fit, preparation, and practical thinking about onboarding. Follow-up: What would you want from your manager to be successful?

Tip: Listen for concrete examples, measurable outcomes, the candidate’s specific role (not just “we”), and what they learned. Use follow-ups to clarify contributions and probe depth.