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Interview Questions

 

  1. What qualities are essential for the employees you hire? I call them the core values, honesty, integrity, trustworthy, hard working, good communication skills, treats everyone how they would like to be treated and being willing to learn.

  2. How do you prefer your candidates to dress when coming in for an interview? Clothing that is presentable, but also expresses them as an individual, in a professional and appropriate manner.

  3. How long does the hiring process take from putting out a job posting to offering a candidate a job? Well, there is the first initial interview which is getting to know the candidate and explaining the position, the second interview, if they qualify, is getting to know the area director and general managers. At times there is a third interview, but usually after the second interview, there is a good idea of the candidate that will fit in with our team. Typically, on average, I would say its a 2-3 week process.

  4. What are the top 3 qualities you look for in an employee? Honesty, Integrity, enthusiasm/passion.

  5. What websites do you post your job openings to?  Indeed, LinkedIn, KSL.

  6. How many candidates do you interview for a typical position? 8-10, depending how many applicants.

  7. What questions do you ask those that you interview? What type of expereince they have related to the job they are interviewing for, tell me about a time where you were in a difficult situation and how you resolved it.

  8. Are there any specific weaknesses a job candidate could mention that would be a deal breaker for you? I try not to discriminate and just use my best judgement, next question, haha.

  9. Who (if anyone) do you like to have with you while you conduct interviews? Assistant manager.

  10. Have you ever disagreed with someone about which candidate would be the best to hire? If so, how did you end up choosing in the end? Oh of course! We have to look at which candidate would be the best for out team and try to come to a consensus, that can be very challenging at times but I can say that we have hired some great people thus far.

  11. What would you say is the best way to ensure you are hiring people who will be a good fit for your team? Unfortunately, there is no surefire way, right, because people are interesting and can often hide some things or portray something they are not. I typically go with my gut feeling and hope for the best, haha.

  12. What  helped you the most to be able to get to the leadership position you are in today? My sales ability for sure. Learning from my mistakes. Willingness to adapt to change.

  13. How do you keep a good work/life balance and how do you encourage those you work with to do the same? Well, sometimes you have to put in a lot of work to get where you want to be, my balance in that aspect has been skewed at times. I wish I wouldn't have missed so much family time but I have also provided for them. This is a hard question, ha, I don't really have an answer, you have to do what you have to do. I am home a lot more now but I wouldn't be had I not sacrificed some of my time in the beginning of my career.

  14. Share a time when your team had a conflict and how you helped them work through it. Well okay, haha, there will always be conflict. In every aspect of life. I have dealt with many. You need a specific one? let me think. Like I said, there will always be conflict in the workplace, that is just humans for ya. Conflicts can often lead to change and what we learn from a conflict is usually the most important aspect.

  15. How long have you been a leader at your job? 16 years in the gym business, Jon Howard.


I have never really considered what it is like to be on the interviewer side of things as I have always been the one being interviewed. After completing this assignment, I feel as though it would be very stressful and not necessarily for me. There are so many things you have to take into consideration, so many different personalities, so much stress to make sure they are the "right person" for the job...that is a lot for one person!! I think the hardest part would be the feelings I would have for those that didn't get the position, I guess I always feel bad for the underdog.

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