General Manager (GM) Question:

While you could easily find out these details from the candidates resume, by asking the person this question you are not only attempting to break the ice but you are also getting an idea of how well the candidates speaks and whether or not they actually believe in themselves. When you are employing someone to such a high post you need to make sure that the individual is qualified as well as has the ability to speak and communicate his ideas well. Remember that this person will be representing your company or business at meetings as well as other social gatherings, so would you really like someone who rambles and cannot get his point across to be representing your company and talking to clients and buyers?