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Instead of asking what motivates, which makes the interview awkward, why not just assume the candidate wants all three and just show them how he/she can obtain them?

Does anyone else hate questions about motivation, or is it just me? It feels too personal for a first time conversation with someone.



It's just you. I would love to be asked that during an interview. At this point in my life I want to "aggressively grow my skill set". I DON'T want to be a CEO. If that guy asked me the question, and we decide that he couldn't help me, we'd shake hands and part company. And we'd both be much happier for it.


Well it depends on how it's asked. You definitely want to get a feel for it first and then tailor the question to the candidate.

Even if you are put off by it at first, if it was asked out of genuine interest I'm sure you'd feel positive about it being asked.




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