http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspxNext Tuesday’s Pennsylvania primary may finalize the field for the upcoming presidential election. But would any of these candidates pass a CEO interview? And what would you ask? Let us know and we’ll publish your replies. en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Debug Build: 60217.2664)http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#879Thu, 01 May 2008 19:04:32 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:879Jay SchleiferTell me about a time when your organizations financials were “in the red”.  What did you do to turn the organization around and bring them “in the black”? What processes did you put into place to insure the financial situation wasn’t repeated inhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#880Thu, 01 May 2008 19:05:27 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:880Jay SchleiferI would ask, "Of all the jobs you've had or voluntary positions you've held, which one most qualifies you to run the U.S.?"  And, "What single leadership quality do you think your previous employees would cite most often as the reasonhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#881Thu, 01 May 2008 19:06:21 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:881Jay SchleiferCite me examples of how your weaknesses (at least 3) are manifested and what you did to overcome them?   If this company is about to go under and we need to implement cost cutting measures, what would be your first cut? What didn't you like abouthttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#882Thu, 01 May 2008 19:07:02 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:882Jay SchleiferHere are my questions for candidates of any position: 1.  What experience and/or personal ability or training do you think you can bring to this position that is unique to you that will benefits the company (country)?   2.  What makes youhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#883Thu, 01 May 2008 19:08:22 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:883Jay SchleiferOne of the most telling interview question that can be asked is "If I contacted your current boss today, what would she/he say about the quality of your work, the results of your decisions, the way you work with others and your ability to move thehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#884Thu, 01 May 2008 19:09:18 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:884Jay SchleiferWho do you have in your network that would help you run the country/what are their strengths, experience, and how do their skills compliment or enhance you ability to run the country? If your experts presented a program or plan directive and you disagreedhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#885Thu, 01 May 2008 19:10:49 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:885Jay SchleiferIt is my opinion that people our the most valuable asset of any corporation.  Employees can turn your sails into the wind or they can capsize the entire ship. The following question is what I would like to ask all 3 candidates: What do you seehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#886Thu, 01 May 2008 19:11:18 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:886Jay SchleiferNo matter what you do in this job, you will be criticized.  Why do you want this job? What do you expect to "get out of" this job that will keep you coming back day after day? Cindy B. Rollins Budget Managerhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#887Thu, 01 May 2008 19:11:52 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:887Jay SchleiferOftentimes large organizations find themselves at important junctures where there has to be a decision to continue business as usual or to venture into another direction.  There are always polarized groups internally who have strong opinions onehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#888Thu, 01 May 2008 19:12:46 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:888Jay SchleiferMr/Ms Candidate In the recent past our profit/loss margin has taken a very large drop; we had a surplus for a short time but unguarded spending has cost us a great deal and we are now in financial crisis;  this is affecting our employees,  clients,http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#889Thu, 01 May 2008 19:13:18 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:889Jay SchleiferThis organization is facing crises on almost every front.  The most important ones are war in the Middle East, housing crisis nationally, economic instability and probable recession, unsolved immigration challenges, lack of health care for all citizenshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#890Thu, 01 May 2008 19:14:08 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:890Jay Schleifer1) How have you demonstrated the ability to build cohesion and influence others who did not report directly to you?  Describe a situation where you influenced others to achieve your desired result, what obstacles did you face, what actions did youhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#891Thu, 01 May 2008 19:14:41 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:891Jay SchleiferOkay – I love this idea!! What is and I-9 form and how would you handle it? What do you think the Founding Fathers of our Constitution would say has been our biggest failure and what will you do to correct that? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#892Thu, 01 May 2008 19:15:41 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:892Jay Schleifer1.  In what business situations do you feel honesty would not be appropriate? 2.  How have you added value to your organization over time? 3.  If we hire you, what kinds of results do you expect to achieve and when can we expect to seehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#893Thu, 01 May 2008 19:16:47 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:893Jay SchleiferI believe that before determining any questions it’s important to look at the job description.  Is the job of President of the United States truly akin to the job of being president or CEO of a company?  I would ask the candidate: “What do youhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#894Thu, 01 May 2008 19:17:11 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:894Jay SchleiferThose who will make the final decision on this position are sharply divided in opinion as to what they want the next CEO to do.  This means, right from the start, about half of them will oppose everything you try to do.  How do you plan to addresshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#895Thu, 01 May 2008 19:18:08 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:895Jay SchleiferHave you ever exaggerated, or enhanced, information on your resume to falsely inflate your background? Have you ever lied, or exaggerated, about your experience, background, or other qualifier for a job you sought? Tell me about a time you disagreedhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#896Thu, 01 May 2008 19:19:16 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:896Jay SchleiferWhat do you see as the most important issue to keep the USA as the world leader – and what would be your approach to that issue? What do you see as our role in maintaining World wide stability What attributes does the USA still have compared tohttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#897Thu, 01 May 2008 19:20:55 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:897Jay Schleifer1.    Which would you choose, justice or mercy and why? 2.    Which trait would you most prefer from your employees, cabinet, etc: loyalty or intelligence?  Why? 3.    Why should I choose you over the other candidates?http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#898Thu, 01 May 2008 19:22:28 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:898Jay Schleifer I decided to take another look at the candidates through a CEO perspective.  I developed a criteria for screening as I would for any vacant position, then developed my questions based on the criteria. Criteria:   1. able to be a part of ahttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#899Thu, 01 May 2008 19:23:12 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:899Jay Schleifer#1. Would you support a change in the way Congress prepares budgets for Bureau's to remove a Bureau's (or Congress's) ability to include budget items for a bureau that are not within the Bureau's jurisdiction or mission? #2. Would you support a wider,http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#900Thu, 01 May 2008 19:25:09 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:900Jay SchleiferMy industry, (recycling) is loaded with employers who hire illegal help.  I have been diligent in our hiring practices and am confident that I do not have any illegal help.  As such I am paying approximately 45% more per person per hour forhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#901Thu, 01 May 2008 19:27:49 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:901Jay SchleiferIf you are chosen to run this company, could you hold what you think to be true even if no one else believes in what is said to be true?  Can you hold your ground?  How would you persuade or convince others to your line of thinking?  Justhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#902Thu, 01 May 2008 19:28:27 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:902Jay SchleiferQuestion: As CEO (President of the United States) of this "company", how would you bring the company out debt, to a profitable company, without trimming the "employees" health and retirement benefits and also continuing to supporthttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#903Thu, 01 May 2008 19:29:13 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:903Jay SchleiferIn light of your lack of experience, what identifying traits do you provide that will assist you in the day to day task of handling; the issues of the current war, foreign affairs and policy, as well as anything that may come up on any given day, suchhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#904Thu, 01 May 2008 19:30:03 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:904Jay Schleifer1. What type of senior executives are you looking for, and what personality traits are most likely to be a part of your decision?   2. What organizational structure changes would you implement in the federal government if you could? 3. What percentagehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#905Thu, 01 May 2008 19:30:49 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:905Jay SchleiferRecall a situation you encountered in public life that presented an ethical dilemma, and describe your action.                                        http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#906Thu, 01 May 2008 19:31:58 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:906Jay Schleifer1-Describe yourself? 2-How in this world did you apply for this job? 3-What really should I look at, in your resume? Imran Akbar HR Executive Global Marketing Services http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#907Thu, 01 May 2008 19:32:37 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:907Jay SchleiferSometimes you have to take a stand on your beliefs, values and  actions.  Have you been in a situation where you have to defend such stand among a group of people with different beliefs and values, in order to negotiate a strategic stance forhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#908Thu, 01 May 2008 19:33:42 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:908Jay SchleiferThis was fun!! 1) Describe to me your Management style for a diverse population of over 300,000,000 and due to longer life expectancy how you intend to maintain structure for the increasing population? 2) Can you describe to me a time and how you handledhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#909Thu, 01 May 2008 19:35:17 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:909Jay Schleifer1. The salaries of many CEOs are in the millions of dollars.  While the CEO of the USA doesn't earn that much on the job, would you consider taking a cut in pay and encouraging all your managers (i.e. Congress) to do the same until the budget ishttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#910Thu, 01 May 2008 19:36:03 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:910Jay Schleifer1.  If you faced a major budget deficit, what would the first 5 steps you'd consider taking in order to balance the budget? 2.  Do you consider yourself a leader or a manager?  Please explain your answer. 3.  Do you make decisionshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#911Thu, 01 May 2008 19:36:50 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:911Jay Schleifer1) What have you done till now that you think you are eligible for this position? 2) What will be your modus-operandi that will keep you apart from other candidates? 3) In what ways will you serve the Nation if not elected for this position? Sandeephttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#912Thu, 01 May 2008 19:37:45 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:912Jay Schleifer) Which are you strongest at accomplishing: developing, planning or executing? 2) What is YOUR single greatest professional accomplishment? 3) If you had a professional “do over”, what would it be? Karen A. Young, SPHR President HR Resolutions, LLChttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#913Thu, 01 May 2008 19:38:28 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:913Jay Schleifer1.When choosing between two candidates for a cabinet post - one with average experience but unquestionable integrity; the other with extensive experience but who tends to make decisions based more on expediency - whom would you choose? 2. After carefulhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#914Thu, 01 May 2008 19:39:40 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:914Jay Schleifer1) would allow affirmative action, race, or gender to play a part in the hiring process? 2) How would you revamp if your company had to downsize, meaning do away with the last hire, first fired and prevent the downsizing so as the little man would keephttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#915Thu, 01 May 2008 19:40:25 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:915Jay SchleiferAre you comfortable working under extreme pressure and deadlines? Are you an effective decision maker? What makes you a great leader? Name not provided with responsehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#916Thu, 01 May 2008 19:41:39 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:916Jay SchleiferI would ask the following, not necessarily in priority order: Because the Executive Branch is complex and because you have many appointments that you can make to various positions, what process will you use to identify the most critical appointmentshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#917Thu, 01 May 2008 19:42:34 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:917Jay Schleifer1. What do you believe the role of the federal government in employment issues should be and why? 2. What are the primary factors you would consider to select members of your cabinet and staff? 3. Tell me about a time when you had to make a difficulthttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#918Thu, 01 May 2008 19:43:27 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:918Jay Schleifer1.  Your experience serving in the Senate has provided a birds eye view of the 3 branches of government.  What would you describe to be the 3 most important things you have learned from having that special view of operations? 2.  The 3http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#919Thu, 01 May 2008 19:44:34 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:919Jay SchleiferWhat can you tell me about yourself? What have you decision have you made that you regret in your working years?  and how did you handle the situation to turn it around?   If there was a situation going on that you didn't approve on itshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#920Thu, 01 May 2008 19:45:25 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:920Jay Schleifer1. You have told me why you would be an excellent choice for this position. What if I asked you to give me one reason why we should not offer you the position? Comment: Although this question my appear to be a little tricky, I believe it would givehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#921Thu, 01 May 2008 19:46:30 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:921Jay Schleifer1) What domestic and international initiatives are you going to implement to improve the U.S. and global economy? 2)  Please provide in detail a plan to eliminate greenhouse gases and generate a sustainable, renewable and environmentally friendlyhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#922Thu, 01 May 2008 19:47:10 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:922Jay SchleiferWhat attributes of past presidents have you admired and what have you done in your past that show that those attributes are something you can bring to this position? What past experience do you possess that directly correlates to this position that youhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#923Thu, 01 May 2008 19:48:12 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:923Jay SchleiferSince your background doesn’t indicate you have the experience to manage the various businesses of the United States, will you hire talented experienced managers to work for you? If you intend to hire experienced managers, what are the selection criteria?http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#924Thu, 01 May 2008 19:49:40 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:924Jay SchleiferFirst, you have been given the job of CEO of the USA. You have the final say in what is done and cannot be undermined or overruled. But you are also responsible for the success or failure of the company and your performance will be judged on that criteria.http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#925Thu, 01 May 2008 19:50:29 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:925Jay SchleiferPlease tell me about an experience you had where you had to take a failing department or organization and turn it around.  Please address what the circumstances were, what the condition of the department of the department or organization was andhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#926Thu, 01 May 2008 19:51:18 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:926Jay Schleifer1)  Walk me through an important world conflict you were involved in and how you resolved  it 2) Recall last time you really, I mean really… lost your temper; tell me about the situation and what you did 3) Tell me how you would institutehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#927Thu, 01 May 2008 19:52:02 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:927Jay Schleifer1. what are going to do/stop illegal immigration? 2. are you going to address and revise our federal tax program and how? 3.what are your plans to address our national dilemma on health care/ insurance? Name not provided with response.http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#928Thu, 01 May 2008 19:52:43 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:928Jay SchleiferDescribe for me a situation in which you have had to resolve a conflict between two parties or individuals.  What methods did you employ to resolve this conflict and what was the outcome?  Did the resolution last and was it your desired goal?http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#929Thu, 01 May 2008 19:54:20 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:929Jay SchleiferWhy are you interested in this particular position as President of the United States? Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#930Thu, 01 May 2008 19:55:52 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:930Jay Schleifer1)  Please describe the pro’s and con’s of how your campaign has progressed and explain how this is a reflection of your leadership style. 2) Please reflect on what you have learned about the election process, how did you learn? How have you appliedhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#931Thu, 01 May 2008 19:56:26 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:931Jay SchleiferHow do we “engage” the employee that can’t afford health insurance and remains dependant on social services to feed their family?  My business is primarily funded by medicare so raising salaries is not an option as Medicare limits what is reimbursedhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#932Thu, 01 May 2008 19:57:05 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:932Jay Schleifer“Taking over a company (or a country) allows you to introduce new ideas and change, but it also requires you to build upon current strength and momentum.  What is the most important current initiative for the US that you would build upon?” Markhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#933Thu, 01 May 2008 19:57:38 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:933Jay Schleifer10 years from now, If there was one legacy you were most known for in your term as President, what would that be? Name withheld on request. http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#934Thu, 01 May 2008 19:58:01 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:934Jay SchleiferThrough reorganization and streamlining, how many positions were eliminated within the business operation, and what was the total compensation saved benefit package value saved? (i.e. can you save tax payer dollars?) Tracy A. Watts Manager of Employmenthttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#935Thu, 01 May 2008 19:58:38 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:935Jay SchleiferLooking at your entire career so far, when you were you most satisfied in your work, and what was most satisfying about it? Connie Schott Director of Human Resources Florida Hospital Memorial System http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#936Thu, 01 May 2008 19:59:33 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:936Jay SchleiferWhen a problem arises and the team you are leading has different ideas on how to solve the problem, tell us how what steps you would take to “get everyone on the same page”. Let them give you the steps and then say - Give us an example. Cindy Summershttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#937Thu, 01 May 2008 20:00:41 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:937Jay Schleifer1.Tell me a problem that you handled in the past that involved the expenditure of large sums of money. 2.  Tell me what your criteria are for choosing employees for jobs of great responsibilities.              http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#938Thu, 01 May 2008 20:01:11 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:938Jay SchleiferIf I speak to your last employer, what will they tell me about you? Of all the jobs you’ve had, which did you like best and why? Which did you like least and why? Tell me about your management style, including the pros and cons. Linda Ford Humanhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#939Thu, 01 May 2008 20:01:57 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:939Jay Schleifer1) Do you feel you take advice well from others or do you ultimately always go with whatever you think is right regardless of imput? 2) Describe the atmosphere at your last place of employment as CEO (tense, dynamic, energized, supportive) and if I askedhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#940Thu, 01 May 2008 20:02:53 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:940Jay Schleifer1) Please tell us your plan for restoring the middle and working classes, who have been suffering enormously under the current administration. 2) How would you pay for your health care plan, and who would be covered under it? 3) Please tell us whathttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#941Thu, 01 May 2008 20:03:40 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:941Jay SchleiferWhat would you do if a larger company tried to take over your company and why? How would you handle a union trying to coerce your employees? Would you allow employees to express their faith at meetings before or after business hours at your place ofhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#942Thu, 01 May 2008 20:05:17 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:942Jay SchleiferTo Hillary Clinton You have been to the white house before and you might be aware of the details of the job description, what would you change given the opportunity ? To Barrack Obama, You represent diverse background of the employees, what are thehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#943Thu, 01 May 2008 20:05:49 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:943Jay SchleiferWhat can you bring to this country that others have not already? Give us an example of a very difficult situation that you personally, successfully changed. Name your top three priorities that you honestly feel you will accomplish should you get tohttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#944Thu, 01 May 2008 20:07:09 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:944Jay Schleifer1.Please describe your multi-tasking abilities when faced with budgets, possible terrorism events, and natural disasters. Give an example from past experience of how you've handled a similar situation and how you have  prioritized and handled morehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#945Thu, 01 May 2008 20:07:36 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:945Jay SchleiferWhat past experience will prepare you for the ‘middle of the night call’ concerning an immediate threat to our national security? Lori http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#946Thu, 01 May 2008 20:08:04 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:946Jay SchleiferWhat was the most significant error in judgment you’ve made over the past several years?  What did you learn from it?  What would you have done differently? Lisa Laport http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#947Thu, 01 May 2008 20:08:51 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:947Jay SchleiferCan you describe a situation when you successfully implemented a long term strategy with a positive outcome? If you would make a mistake with serious consequences (everybody makes mistakes), what would be your way of dealing with it personally and towardshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#948Thu, 01 May 2008 20:23:28 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:948Jay Schleifer#1 What is more important (and why), becoming an “expert” in a wide variety of governance “issues” or surrounding yourself with a great team? #2 Is it more important to build bridges, mend fences, or tear down walls? #3 Which of the following traitshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#949Thu, 01 May 2008 20:24:33 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:949Jay SchleiferAs a member of congress how do you defend the retirement benefits of elected officials? Do you feel it is fair for elected officials to have retirement benefits that are either not available to the general working class or not protected by law if theyhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#950Thu, 01 May 2008 20:26:08 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:950Jay SchleiferTell me about a time when your performance fell short, what did you do to rectify the situation and how did you apply what you learned? Describe a situation where you where faced to make a difficult decision and the decision you believed to be “right”,http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#951Thu, 01 May 2008 20:26:53 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:951Jay Schleifer1. What is your position on the Employee Free Choice Act?  Will you support it, sign it?  If so, why or if not, why not? 2.  Do you accept contributions from labor unions?  How much?  Are they not a "special interest"http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#952Thu, 01 May 2008 20:27:23 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:952Jay Schleifer1. How do you build consensus within a group? 2. What is the biggest weakness you've had to overcome, and how did you do it? 3. What is your best leadership quality? Doreen M. Woods Human Resources Officer Buffalo and Erie County Public Library http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#953Thu, 01 May 2008 20:28:32 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:953Jay SchleiferWhat are you going to do to still the "Do more with less" in the federal governmental agencies and actually get everyone to do their jobs the right way the first time while spending less on contract labor and supplies? What and how are youhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#954Thu, 01 May 2008 20:29:06 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:954Jay SchleiferWhen was the last time you solved a difficult problem that would have significant impact on a large group of people and what was the situation? How did you go about analyzing the problem and what additional information did you gather? What alternativehttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#955Thu, 01 May 2008 20:29:51 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:955Jay SchleiferIf you were to pull our troops from Iraq, what happens then? How would you stabilize the economy without affecting any other areas? What would you do to place the U.S in a powerful position as it once was? Maria Lopez Human Resources http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2008/04/18/Epinions_hiring_recruiting_HR_CEO_interview_questions_for_presidential_candidates.aspx#956Thu, 01 May 2008 20:30:17 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:956Jay SchleiferWhat would be your criteria for hiring the top level executives in your administration? Brian D. Fay