Jeremy Hemsworth

It's a little unorthodox, but I like to ask candidates what company would be a good acquisition target, or if I'm working for a large organization, what business unit is a good divestiture opportunity. You can teach skills like messaging, project management, stakeholder management, etc. However, sound business intuition/logic is hard to teach. Additionally, this question lets you know if a candidate is serious about the company/industry. I've had candidates provide answers that leave much to be desired, highlighting how little they knew about the company. I've also had candidates teach me about my business or even challenge me with an answer that seemed questionable on its face but, with sound reasoning, showed me how much the candidate knew and their ability to persuade (a great skill for a marketer!).