THREE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN RECRUITING GENERAL MANAGERS

THREE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN RECRUITING GENERAL MANAGERS If you focus on collecting the relevant facts, the appropriate action becomes obvious. Following are the top 3 criteria we cover right away when evaluating General Manager talent. #1 Experience is not equal to Proven History of Success. Be aware of the experience trap. Professionals holding the position over several years is not a leading indicator of success. Financials don’t lie. Interview question: What was the P&L you inherited and what did you grow it to? #2 It’s about the People. The level of leadership revolves around the quality of people they can attract, develop, and promote. Young smart people want to be mentored – some leaders are good mentors, some are not. Interview questions: How many people have you recruited, developed, and promoted? How many were in their 20’s when you recruited them? #3 Nothing else matters. Look for repetitions of #1 and #2. Hire Smarter™ - Tony Misura