Overview

Probing interview questions to uncover true behaviors and achievements.

"Every harried interviewer knows the danger of throwing out vague questions to a potential employee. You get canned answers in response -- and the result can be a disastrous hiring decision.

Now there's a quick way to find out what really makes a candidate tick. Presented in a handy question-and-answer format, this new book supplies 96 probing interview questions, plus helpful tips on interpreting the responses. It details how to:

* elicit spontaneous, truthful responses

* watch out for red flags that predict subpar

performance

* solicit meaningful information from reference

checking

* hire people that best fit the organization's needs

With questions covering 17 topics and all types of job openings, the book serves as both a ready reference for managers and a refresher course for seasoned human resources personnel."

About the Author

Paul Falcone is vice president of human resources at Time Warner Cable in Los Angeles. Before joining Time Warner, Paul was head of international human resources at Paramount Pictures, a division of Viacom. Paul is the author of many best-selling books, including 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews, The Hiring and Firing Question and Answer Book, 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems, and 96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire (all published by AMACOM). He is a regular contributor to HR Magazine and an instructor at UCLA's School of Business and Management. Paul holds bachelor's and masters degrees from UCLA. He lives in Valencia, California.