Recruitment
Your company is struggling to find candidates with the right technical skills. Suggest one recruitment platform you would recommend and why.
You are conducting interviews for a sales role. What is one key competency you would assess during the interview?
communication or negotiation skills
You’re onboarding a new hire with no experience in your industry. What type of training would you prioritize?
Role Specific Technical / Industry Training
An employee feels they were unfairly rated in their appraisal. What would you do to resolve this?
conducting a performance review meeting to discuss their concerns and provide evidence-based feedback
A candidate declines an offer because of a low salary. What other forms of compensation could you offer to make the role attractive?
bonuses, stock options, or additional paid leave
You are tasked with recruiting for a critical role, but the hiring manager wants to fill it internally. What would be your first step?
reviewing internal talent through promotions or transfers
A candidate scores well in written tests but performs poorly in the final interview. How would you decide whether to hire them?
considering the role's priorities and discussing their potential for improvement
Your sales team is underperforming because they lack negotiation skills. What type of training would you suggest?
role-playing exercises or workshops focused on negotiation skills
Your company wants to shift from annual appraisals to continuous performance reviews. What would you suggest as the first step?
implementing a real-time feedback system or using performance tracking software
our company is introducing flexible benefits. What is one key option you would include to appeal to a young workforce?
access to online learning subscriptions or gym memberships
A startup with a limited budget needs to recruit quickly. Which recruitment strategy would be most cost-effective?
Employee Referrals
our company’s hiring manager insists on using only resumes to shortlist candidates. How would you explain the importance of additional selection tools
emphasizing the value of interviews, skill tests, and psychometric assessments to get a complete view of the candidate
A team member has completed technical training but still struggles to implement the skills on the job. What would you do next?
on-the-job coaching or pairing them with a mentor
A manager asks how they can better evaluate team members who work on different projects. What would you recommend?
Project Specific KPIs
A top-performing employee is offered a job elsewhere with a higher salary. How would you retain them without exceeding your budget?
offering a role with growth opportunities, skill development, or flexible work arrangements
Your organization has been criticized for a lack of diversity in recruitment. Name one step you would take to address this.
diverse job boards or conducting blind resume screenings
A candidate in your final shortlist has a solid technical background but lacks soft skills. What steps would you take to ensure they succeed if hired?
arranging communication or teamwork training as part of onboarding
You’re designing a training program for employees at various career stages. How would you ensure it is relevant for all participants?
segmenting the program into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
You notice a high performer in your team is showing signs of disengagement. What performance appraisal method could help you identify the issue?
one-on-one meeting focused on goal alignment and career growth discussions
Your team finds compensation discussions uncomfortable. What approach would you recommend to ensure transparency and trust?
conducting structured pay audits and clearly communicating the rationale for salary bands
During a job fair, your company struggles to attract candidates despite offering competitive salaries. What non-monetary benefits can you highlight to appeal to talent?
flexible work policies, learning opportunities, or wellness programs
You are asked to recommend a method for selecting a team leader for a critical project. Which tool would you suggest and why?
Assessment Centers
After an expensive training program, you realize employees are not applying their learning on the job. What steps would you take?
introducing follow-up sessions, applying gamified assessments, or assigning projects that require learned skills
The team’s annual performance ratings are consistently above average. How would you address potential appraisal inflation?
introducing a calibration process with multiple reviewers or benchmarks
A company’s compensation strategy includes performance-based bonuses. How would you design a fair metric to measure employee performance?
aligning metrics with KPIs that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)