Meddbase Head of HR Sarah Cape has been quoted by Jump.work about the way candidate questions have changed during COVID-19.
“What impact has Covid-19 had on the Company?”
When entering a new role, it’s important you understand the condition that the company is currently in.
Especially if you end up being successful in more than one position – if you’ve got the choice between a company that’s struggling and one that’s booming as a result of Coronavirus, this will likely be a massive factor in your decision making process.
Of course, this is a great question to ask (it made it onto the list right?) However, you can make it even greater.
If you’re really looking to stand out, think of this question as the baseline, and mould it to relate specifically to the job you’re applying for.
“A lot of candidates have asked: ‘how has your business fared during Covid-19?’ The question was interesting initially, but it started to feel very generic after a while.
My advice would be to hone in on the sector and consider the challenges and opportunities which might have arisen in that particular environment.”
Sarah Cape HR Director, Meddbase
