The Most Powerful Interview Questions to Avoid Poor Hiring Outcomes

Kingston Human Capital

New Title

Poor hiring decisions care are often problematic for a number of reasons. 


Apart from the obvious inconvenience and significant cost of rehiring and retraining, more organisations than ever are aware of the negative impact poor hiring decisions have on culture, morale and productivity. 

In this short video, Liz Kingston shares a quick tool that we’ve found that dramatically improves the interview process for both employer and candidate whilst providing considerably better hiring outcomes. 

 

At Kingston Human Capital, we attract the best talent to your organisation. Working with our team of recruitment specialists, you will experience our unwavering commitment to supplying game-changing talent, every time. Discover what makes Kingston different to other recruitment agencies.

 

Backed by over 20 years of experience, Kingston Human Capital is in a unique position to offer advice and support to a range of organisations. Discover how we help our clients.

Other blogs you might like

By Gerard Kerr • October 9, 2026
Executive Career Transition Support Following Organisational Change Organisational change can create uncertainty for employees, particularly for experienced professionals navigating a significant career transition after many years within the same organisation. When a Queensland Government agency needed confidential, one-on-one career transition support for a senior executive employee, they engaged Kingston Human Capital to deliver a personalised program focused on career planning, professional positioning and future employment preparedness. Through a tailored career transition program, Kingston Human Capital provided executive coaching, career planning, professional branding support, resume development, LinkedIn optimisation, interview preparation and practical job-search guidance. The support was designed to adapt to the participant’s evolving needs while remaining aligned with their experience, aspirations and preferred career pathway. The program helped the participant develop a clear career transition strategy, strengthen their professional profile and approach future opportunities with greater confidence. This case study demonstrates how personalised career transition support can assist professionals during periods of organisational change while providing practical guidance for the next stage of their career journey.
A statutory authority: 116 applications and up to 29 hours of panel time nobody had
By Michelle Bassett • September 28, 2026
A project management role on a major infrastructure program closed with 116 applications. Reading them would have taken the panel up to 29 hours before shortlisting began. Kingston Human Capital took the lot and the authority appointed within five weeks.
Nine roles, three months, a deadline that could not move | Kingston case study
By Michelle Bassett • September 28, 2026
A statutory commission needed nine roles filled before a legislated scheme commenced and did not expect it could be done in time. Kingston Human Capital ran nine campaigns as one program. 534 applications, 37 interviews, nine appointments, 11.6 business days shortlist to report.