As inspired by E.J. Lugo, the adage "Good leaders ask great questions" holds true across all domains of leadership, especially for camp directors and supervisors striving to build an engaged and cohesive team. The interview process can unveil potential employees' behavior and enthusiasm—qualities critical to enhancing the overall camp experience for staff and campers alike.
Emphasizing enthusiasm over skills can be beneficial, as skills can be taught, while the eagerness to learn and embrace new challenges often grows with time and experience. This philosophy nurtures a "growth mindset," which is indispensable in personal and professional development.
In preparation, I consulted with human resource professionals and scoured through resources to compile a list of behavioral questions. These inquiries delve into candidates' past experiences as indicators of future behavior, echoing John Maxwell's sentiment: “In job interviews, ask candidates how they have previously handled frustration, disappointment, and challenging situations with co-workers.”
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Questions For Potential Cabin Leaders:
- Reflect on a project or accomplishment with a small group you're proud of; What was your role? What types of things did you specifically do?
- Describe a difficult or frustrating situation at work and how you addressed it.
- Have you ever made an unpopular decision? What was the outcome?
- Recall a moment you were redirected by someone else. How did you respond?
- Tell me about a time amongst friends or peers, did you eagerly participate or hold back? Why?
- What do honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility mean to you?
Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. What type of questions have been successful for you? Which ones haven't?
Share in the comments what topics you would like to hear these style questions? What has worked for you and what has not?
I hope you have enjoyed these questions and will consider coming back for the next set in the series on interview questions.
For further reading, explore these resources:
RESEARCH SOURCES: Be the Expert! Additional Items To Research
- Forbes - "Top 10 Best Interview Questions to Ask" (www.forbes.com)
- Harvard Business Review - "Recruiting Lessons for the Long Game" (hbr.org)
- Inc. Magazine - "8 Interview Questions You Need to Ask to Hire the Best" (www.inc.com)
- SHRM - "Behavioral Interviewing Strategies for Interviewers" (www.shrm.org)
- LinkedIn Talent Solutions - "The Best Interview Questions to Assess Top Talent" (business.linkedin.com)
- The Muse - "51 Great Questions to Ask" (www.themuse.com)
- Fast Company - "15 Interview Questions to Ensure Successful New Hires" (www.fastcompany.com)
- Glassdoor - "50 Most Common Interview Questions" (www.glassdoor.com)
- Business Insider - "The 27 Best Interview Questions According to Recruiting Experts" (www.businessinsider.com)
- Entrepreneur - "Successful Interview Questions" (www.entrepreneur.com)
Relevant Statistics
- 67% of employers say retention rates would be higher if candidates had a clearer picture of what to expect (Glassdoor)
- 75% of interviewers say that the questions the candidate asks matter as much as the questions they answer (Robert Half)
- Companies that use structured interviews are 50% more likely to identify bright hires (Forbes)
- 69% of hiring managers report being perplexed by unconventional interview responses (Harvard Business Review)
- 87% of companies say that improving retention is a critical strategy (LinkedIn)
Relevant Articles
- Harvard Business Review - "The Value of Structured Interviews" (hbr.org)
- Forbes - "Why Personality Matters In Interviews" (www.forbes.com)
- Business Insider - "Innovative Interview Techniques" (www.businessinsider.com)
- SHRM - "Engaging Interview Techniques Beyond Questions" (www.shrm.org)
- Inc. - "Transformational Interviewing Strategies" (www.inc.com)
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