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Have you had any experience directly related to this position?

Question

Have you had any experience directly related to this position?
 
Comments and Suggested Answer

Your resume already states the positions that you have held, so use this question to highlight the qualifications and skills you have gained from each position that are applicable to the position you are interviewing for.

Question

Describe a time when you had to fire someone from his or her job? What did you say?

Comments and Suggested Answer

Describe a situation where you may have been called upon to let someone go and describe the procedures you used.

Although this question is usually reserved for management, it could be asked of anyone seeking a new position to measure your potential for dealing with stressful situations.