When conducting interviews for potential new hires, it can be challenging to get an accurate idea of how well a candidate would fit into your organization. One thing you’ll want to know is what kind of work ethic an individual actually has. Over time, Labor Solutions has developed some key points to look for when it comes to evaluating the true work ethic of an applicant.
Work Ethic and What It Looks Like
As a professional staffing agency, Labor Solutions encounters many types of workers every week, and we are aware that not every person looking for work truly wants to work. A strong work ethic is a highly prized attribute in any employee, but this isn’t always a quality that is immediately evident when reviewing a candidate’s resume.
While a resume will give you a summary of an individual’s relevant skills and experience, the best way to gauge their work ethic will be by evaluating their answers to some behavioral questions during an interview. Below are some great examples you could use.
- Describe a time that you went over and above what was expected of you at work.
- When you had completed your work or business was slow, how did you fill your downtime at your last job?
- What are some examples of difficult tasks that you have been assigned that found particularly challenging?
- Describe the circumstances in which you have worked the hardest. What compelled you to put forth the extra effort?
- How do you define work ethic? What does it mean to you personally?
These are examples of questions that will prompt an interviewee to provide some insight as to how they view work and their willingness to put forth extra effort when necessary.
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Interviewing job candidates can be a time-consuming, frustrating process. When you need workers, whether for short-term or long-term assignments, let Labor Solutions send you qualified, motivated temp staff to get the job done right for you.
