Question: If I were to ask your current or previous coworkers how was your work performance and attitude at work, what do you think they would say?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

How would your coworkers at your current or previous job describe your general effectiveness in your work performance?

Follow-up questions:

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Social – Social Perceptiveness

Abilities:

Cognitive – Perceptual Speed

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Work With Work Group or Team (As a member, not a leader)

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the positive traits in the candidate which will bring value to this role.
If the candidate’s answer reflects their self-perception.
If the candidate has enough examples to share about the accomplishments achieved due to their strengths.
Candidate’s answer gives room to compare their self-assessment to the references they described.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate is overly positive and shares stories that dictate their self-centeredness.
If the is unsure of what their colleagues feel about them.

Sample Answer:

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Question Source: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/best-interview-questions-for-employers-to-ask-applicants-1918483