Unconventional interview questions can reveal more about potential church staff members than their resumes ever could. Todd Rhodes explores how asking creative, even strange questions can lead to better hires by revealing personality, self-awareness, and cultural alignment.
• Zappos asks "How weird are you?" during interviews to evaluate cultural fit
• Boring interviews often result in hiring people who look good on paper but mismatch your team
• Smart questions reveal how candidates think, not just how they perform
• Effective quirky questions connect to your mission, culture, or pain points
• Churches typically hire for skills but fire for fit—interview should assess both
• Creative questions about collaboration help if your church thrives on teamwork
• Questions about handling failure reveal adaptability if your staff struggles with change
• Unconventional questions uncover emotional intelligence, humility, and teachability
If you're interested in learning more about how Chemistry Staffing can help with your church hiring needs, email podcast@chemistrystaffing.com. Share your favorite emotional intelligence interview question that has helped you make a great hire!
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