Question: To your knowledge and experience, what is the best way to give negative feedback to a staff member?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What’s the most constructive way to give feedback to an employee who is underperforming?

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Skills:

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What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s managements skills.
The candidate’s interpersonal skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Answers that reveal poor management skills.
The candidate’s poor interpersonal skills.

Sample Answer:

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