There were 20 competency questions being read off a computer with no context of what they were trying to ask for and why it was important in terms of strategic goals or ways of working in the team - were the questions a cultural fit? leadership capability assessment? creativity or style fit? who knows..?? It was a barrage of questions by people where the level of talent development expertise was low and not even remotely relevant to the job applied for on the job spec. The first interview questions were good and linked to the goals and business and culture and style of working. That was evident and managed by senior people who asked questions respecting experience and expertise and in an 'adult' and engaging and inviting manner that initially left me with a positive feel about Rackspace.
