Robert Half Mock Interview

Master 35 Robert Half interview questions covering recruitment expertise, client relationships, and staffing industry knowledge.

WRITTEN BY RACHELLE ENNS
QUESTION 18 OF 35

Tell me about a time you lost a job order or placement to a competitor. How did you react?

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01 What type of clients come to Robert Half for our staffing services? KNOWLEDGE 02 What is a staffing agency? KNOWLEDGE 03 How does a staffing agency charge a job seeker for their services? KNOWLEDGE 04 Do you understand how Robert Half makes a profit? KNOWLEDGE 05 What is the difference between temporary, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent placement? KNOWLEDGE 06 Name some reasons why a job seeker would want to work as a temp. KNOWLEDGE 07 What advice would you give to a recent grad with no work experience? SKILLS 08 How often do you check in with your candidates after placed in a permanent role with your client? PERFORMANCE 09 When scanning a resume for the first time, what do you look for? SKILLS 10 How does artificial intelligence impact talent sourcing? KNOWLEDGE 11 In which categories does Robert Half recruit? KNOWLEDGE 12 Of the areas where Robert Half recruits, which are you most knowledgeable? KNOWLEDGE 13 Have you ever worked with a staffing agency, from a job seekers' perspective? DISCOVERY 14 If a temporary employee let you down regularly, what would you do? BEHAVIORAL 15 Tell me about the targets and goals in your current position. Do you have trouble meeting them? PERFORMANCE 16 What will be your primary focus in your first 30 days with Robert Half? PERFORMANCE 17 When have you had to change a search due to new information from your client? BEHAVIORAL 18 Tell me about a time you lost a job order or placement to a competitor. How did you react? BEHAVIORAL 19 What are some professional goals you have set for yourself this year? PERFORMANCE 20 Are you willing to work outside of the regular 9-5? DISCOVERY 21 How do you build trust and rapport with your clients? SKILLS 22 What type of office set up helps you to be the most productive? SITUATIONAL 23 Are you a patient individual? Rate your patience level from 1-10. BEHAVIORAL 24 Recruitment often requires out-of-the-box thinking. Are you creative by nature? SKILLS 25 Would you take a job order from a client who was acting unethically? ETHICAL 26 How do you determine job order priority? SKILLS 27 How do you continue to educate yourself, as an expert in staffing? EDUCATION 28 Why should Robert Half hire you over our other candidates? DISCOVERY 29 Is honesty the best policy? ETHICAL 30 How much money do you want to earn in this role? What does your ideal pay structure look like? DISCOVERY 31 Tell me about your customer service experience. SKILLS 32 Describe your communication skills. SKILLS 33 How would your co-workers describe you? TEAM 34 Would your clients say that you are trust-worthy? TEAM 35 How do you stay current on changes in the recruitment field? SKILLS
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