"Recruiting is hard. It's just finding the needles in the haystack. You can't know enough in a one-hour interview. So, in the end, it's ultimately based on your gut. How do I feel about this person? What are they like when they're challenged? I ask everybody that: 'Why are you here?' The answers themselves are not what you're looking for. It's the meta-data."
—Steve Jobs, 1955-2011
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I never liked the single or even multiple interview method. Most people can play politician and BS their way through an hour or two interview to get the job, and then shortly after show their true colors as a less desireable employee. But until some better way is used, that's what we have to work with. I felt Steve Job's questions are a great way to think about a prospect. Ask and then wait for the interviewee to give back an answer. I'd be inclinded go with someone who's answer was unusual, interesting, detailed, and looks like it was thought up on the spot.
Additional career advice from Steve Jobs (RIP)
I've interviewed many teachers. I usually ask them "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" Some answer quickly, "...at the Board of Education." Others ask less honestly giving you their reason for wanting to teach: "I love children," etc. Depending upon the facial expressions and the way in which it is answered, reveals a lot about a person.