[Pat_The_Painter]

I have 5 interviews set up between Sunday and Monday for a new Crew Foreman. What are some must ask questions?

 

[WisePainter]

Ask questions that will determine whether they are interior or exterior.

Then it is best to let their skills speak for themselves.
More than anything, if you assign a task and they complete it satisfactorily then move them to the next.

Every "painter" will claim the same thing: "They are the best, been with Dad since 10, 8 years in the field, 25 and worth $47,000 a year...etc."

Then fuss when they are asked to caulk, and sand basic trim on the first day as if they are above that kind of work.



and as always: slow to hire, quick to fire.

 

[richmondpainting]

Ask questions that will determine whether they are interior or exterior.

Then it is best to let their skills speak for themselves.
More than anything, if you assign a task and they complete it satisfactorily then move them to the next.

Every "painter" will claim the same thing: "They are the best, been with Dad since 10, 8 years in the field, 25 and worth $47,000 a year...etc."

Then fuss when they are asked to caulk, and sand basic trim on the first day as if they are above that kind of work.

and as always: slow to hire, quick to fire.

Lol...you just all on that guy...aye....

 

[Dave Mac]

Ask them what their father did for a living, and how their relationship was

 

[WisePainter]

Lol...you just all on that guy...aye....

yep.
horns, the bull, yadda yadda yadda...

WiseToro.





ole.

 

[Dave Mac]

1. Tell me about your greatest strength, whats the greatest asset youll bring to the company.

2. Whats your greatest weakness

3. Whats your favorite position, and what role did your boss play in making it unique?

4. What was your least favorite position? what role did your boss play in your career at that point?

5. whear do you see yourself in five years

 

[Ultimate]

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EDIT:

I had the benefit of listening to a speaker and take notes one day at a convention. I think specific abilities are low priority relative to sharing a common vision for your company. I went through so much in hiring in 2012 that I completely lost the taste of ever hiring again until the company is prepared. Quality of life drastically improved and when the preparations are done for hiring, it will be a better experience. A good list of questions for the interview will be just one item to consider.

 

[Dave Mac]

John I knew I saw that question somewhear LOL

 

[Gwarel]

1) Do you live with your mom?
2) When was the last time your car broke down?
3) How many beers can you drink without getting drunk?

 

[Workaholic]

I have 5 interviews set up between Sunday and Monday for a new Crew Foreman. What are some must ask questions?

Research the laws on what you can ask them. You can't ask them anything about race, religion, disabilities, Medical conditions, gender, Asking if they have been convicted of a felony. The PC world is effecting us. http://www.workforce.com/articles/18625
The way the world is going we are setting ourselves up to be sued like a burglar that got hurt during the crime.

 

[PressurePros]

How was your ride over here?

The answer will tell you a lot if you listen closely:

Is he organized?
Can he plan?
Can he react to changing situations?
Is he a positive or negative person?

A seasoned HR person taught me that one many moons ago.

 

[squid]

'skins or ravens?
Where do you want to be in your career 10 years from now?

 

[Dave Mac]

How would you last boss say you handled last minute change order

why do you wan to work here

can we do a credit ck, and you know we are going to do a background ck is their anything you want to tell us about?? (Their is a company that will do a full background ck including any workers comp claims also and UE )

tell me about your understanding on the job we are hiring for?

 

[Hog]

I always ask to see drivers license, I've had applicantants bull**** me on that. Have your insurance agent run a check on dl # , make sure they can drive or haul your gear.

What are they looking for for pay to start, in 60 days, in a year.

Set up a table with latex brush, oil brush, cut pot, whatever trim paint you use, rags, tell them to paint that door frame or window sash. See how they go about it.

Ask them specifically what brands and products they use. I had a prospect say he really liked that Benjiman Franklin paint. What brushes and roller sleeves they prefer.

Heights? What ladders, scaffolds, lifts there familiar with.

Long sleeves? Check for tats, I had a guy covering up crappy prison tats once.

Do they smoke?

 

[daArch]

"would you agree to a cavity search? "

 

[Ultimate]

Research the laws on what you can ask them. You can't ask them anything about race, religion, disabilities, Medical conditions, gender, Asking if they have been convicted of a felony. The PC world is effecting us. http://www.workforce.com/articles/18625
The way the world is going we are setting ourselves up to be sued like a burglar that got hurt during the crime.

There will be who knows how much work in preparations for protection of self and the company from likely issues to arise. The employee handbook, guidelines..... I couldn't believe how many people there are looking to stick it to 'the man' until I found myself trying to provide a service and create jobs in my community. Completely changed my attitude and like I said, it will be a while before I go that route again and it will be calculated when I do.

 

[CApainter]

The only thing required from me by the last three licensed contractors I worked for, over the past thirty years, was a drivers license and to fill out a W2 form. No application, no resume, and no psychological questions. All they were concerned about was that I showed up to work.

It wasn't until I applied for a public agency position that I had to fill out an application and resume, participate in an hour long written test, demonstrate hands on skills weeks later after passing the written test, scheduled for a panel review a couple of weeks after that, and finally an interview with the department superintendent, supervisor, and foreman.

Two Months later I received a letter that said "Congratulations, you've been hired!"

 

[Oden]

The only thing required from me by the last three licensed contractors I worked for, over the past thirty years, was a drivers license and to fill out a W2 form. No application, no resume, and no psychological questions. All they were concerned about was that I showed up to work. It wasn't until I applied for a public agency position that I had to fill out an application and resume, participate in an hour long written test, demonstrate hands on skills weeks later after passing the written test, scheduled for a panel review a couple of weeks after that, and finally an interview with the department superintendent, supervisor, and foreman. Two Months later I received a letter that said "Congratulations, you've been hired!"

I was thinking of a way to convey to the contractors what CA just said. 20 years in and I've never had any kind of a formal interview for a painting job and quite frankly I'd find some of the questioning suggested to be, for lack of a better word, queer.
' do you have work? And can I get a tryout?' Is about as deep as I am interested in getting and it's gonna be on the phone.

 

[Roof Cleaning]

My last boss (director of golf) at the only formal interview I have ever had in my life asked me "what was the last book you read"?

That was all he asked me. I did get the job.

 

[oldpaintdoc]

I interview the company that is doing the hiring.I don't want to work for someone that is on a power trip just because they need employees.
Without us employees your company is nothing.
Remember what can we do together not what can you do for me.