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Possible Interview Questions
59. Why did you leave your last job? (Ask if the candidate is in transition.)
60. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Ask if the candidate is currently
employed.)
61. From what you know about our community, what is the most burning issue that we
face, and how would you address it?
62. Strong fiscal management skills are central to this position. Please describe the
most challenging budgeting situation you have encountered and how you reacted.
63. What innovative, cost saving programs and projects have you initiated and how
successful were they?
64. What is your philosophy for developing and implementing a budget for our City?
65. Would you consider implementing a Zero Based Budget?
66. What techniques would you employ to develop and implement a balanced budget
in these difficult economic times?
67. What techniques have you employed to reduce payroll expenses without layoffs
and without reducing the level of service we provide?
68. How do you encourage staff to stay in your organization?
69. Give me some examples of cases where you have introduced new technologies to
improve productivity or service delivery in a local government organization?
70. Like many communities, we are experiencing rapid growth and development.
What would you do to protect the character of the community while permitting
acceptable growth?
71. Do you view growth as a positive?
72. Tell us about your experience closing the gap between what is the ideal amount of
infrastructure (roads, drainage, facilities, etc.) and what is actually present.
73. What experience do you have with economic development?
74. Please describe your experience in working with a business community, Chamger
of Commerce, downtown business association, etc.
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