Probe for a Negative Example (Interviewing Tip)
Probing Strategies
Another follow-up strategy is to seek contrary evidence. This is a fairly advanced technique for gaining representative skill information. When using the skill, ask for a negative example after you hear a positive answer. And vice versa ask for a positive example after you hear a negative answer. Seeking contrary evidence is simply about looking for representative information on skills ...successes and failures, positives and negatives, achievements and disappointments. Look for a well-rounded picture of the candidate's skills.
Learning Path & Details
- Leadership
- Type: Video Vignettes
- Audience: Managers / Supervisors
Suggested Industry Usage
Competencies
- Interviewing for Capability and Cultural Fit
Buying Options
Training Files (1)
Type | Time/Pages | Language | ||
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Video Vignette | 01:07 min | English | Demo |
Additional Information
Consider a response and probes like:
- "Yes, that is a legal question . the athletic director must be able to support our organizational values."
- "Tell me about the values you emphasized in the last fitness program you developed?"
- "When have you benefited by keeping balance in your life?"
- "Give me an example of a time when you had to learn how to be an advocate of a new idea?
Remember to seek contrary information when the answer is negative!