Adaptability interview questions

By Toan Nguyen Quang

Tháng Mười Một 4, 2019

Use these sample adaptability interview questions during your hiring process to test how flexible candidates are in dynamic work environments and how well they adjust to change.

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Why test candidates’ adaptability skills in interviews

Companies often need to change to meet new demands. Good companies have employees who swiftly adapt to industry, market and technology changes. Employees with the skills to adapt to change ultimately help companies grow. These employees:

Stay calm under pressure

Try out new tools and techniques to improve their work

Quickly come up with solutions, when problems arise

Accept new team members and working styles

The following questions will help you evaluate how candidates:

Deal with unpredictable conditions (e.g. when a team member quits)

Adjust to changing circumstances (e.g. when clients modify their requirements)

Help their coworkers embrace change (e.g. when they have to comply with a new company policy)

Take on new tasks (e.g. when their job requirements increase)

Why test candidates’ adaptability skills in interviews

The onboarding process requires employees to adjust to new team members and different working styles. Candidates who describe how quickly they’ve onboarded in past positions are likely to be successful in their new role.

For candidates who are considering a significant career change, ask what drives them to make that move and how confident they are with unfamiliar procedures and tasks.

Keep an eye out for people who consider all possible scenarios before making a decision. These candidates are more likely to adjust to unplanned circumstances.

For senior-level positions, look for candidates who value flexibility, are open to new ideas and have solid change management skills.

If the position requires participating in multiple projects and collaboration with various teams/departments, opt for candidates who prefer mixing up their daily tasks instead of a routine.

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How to evaluate candidates’ adaptability skills

They’re not open-minded. People who stick to what they already know and are reluctant to try non-traditional solutions are less likely to adapt well to change.

They’re scared of the unknown. If your company’s environment is fast-paced and employees need to take on multiple tasks beyond their scope of responsibilities, look for candidates who aren’t afraid of taking risks and learning new skills.

They’re not good team players. Being adaptable also means adjusting your working style for the team’s sake. Opt for candidates who value collaboration and flexibility.

They’re nervous. Candidates who can’t stay calm under sudden changes mightn’t be able to find quick and effective solutions to unexpected issues.

They’re negative. Candidates who blame others and are grumpy when they have to adapt to a change are less likely to accept new circumstances.

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Red flags

They’re not open-minded. People who stick to what they already know and are reluctant to try non-traditional solutions are less likely to adapt well to change.

They’re not good team players. Being adaptable also means adjusting your working style for the team’s sake. Opt for candidates who value collaboration and flexibility.

They’re nervous. Candidates who can’t stay calm under sudden changes mightn’t be able to find quick and effective solutions to unexpected issues.

They’re negative. Candidates who blame others and are grumpy when they have to adapt to a change are less likely to accept new circumstances.

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Toan Nguyen Quang

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Toan Nguyen Quang hiện có 29 năm công tác trong lĩnh vực Viễn thông & CNTT, trong đó 10 chuyên sâu về kỹ thuật, 10 chuyên sâu về kinh doanh và 9 năm hiện tại chuyên sâu trong lĩnh vực quản lý, chiến lược và phát triển con người

Adaptability interview questions

Why test candidates’ adaptability skills in interviews

Why test candidates’ adaptability skills in interviews

How to evaluate candidates’ adaptability skills

Red flags

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