Question: We noted on your CV that you did freelancing for a period of time. Why did you switch to freelancing and why are you now thinking of switching back to being a salaried employee?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Why did you freelance for a long period of time?
Follow-up questions:
- How did you generate clients during this period?
- Would you be able to handling having to report to someone else?
- Would you be able to having a boss?
- Would you be able to handle having demands placed on you by someone else?
Question Details:
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Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
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What to look for in an answer:
You are looking to see if the interviewee is ready to switch from “being their own boss” to being a salaried employee, and having to take direction and expectations from a manager.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the interviewee seems to have tendencies to continue to work towards their own goals and objectives without wanting to answer to anyone else, it is a red flag.
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