Candidates in this field have access to a variety of virtual programs that can assist them and boost various efficiencies. Your quality control inspector applicant should be able to tell you about some of their favorite applications and the experiences they’ve had with them. What to look for in an answer:

• Specific examples of programs related to quality control
• Understanding of how some of this software benefits the user
• Strong technical skills

This question tests the prior academic knowledge and experiences your potential quality control inspector might have. It’s important to field an interviewee who has training that at least matches industry standards and that could prove to be a good fit for your organization. The potential inspector should be able to list specific certifications you might need. What to look for in an answer:

• Professional certificates related to quality control
• Academic training or classes
• Detailed explanation of any prior experience in the field

Your company may need a quality control inspector who already has some experience with particular types of audits related to the industry. This question will help you gauge the prior knowledge of the interviewee, the skill set they’ve used already and where they might best benefit your organization. What to look for in an answer:

• Knowledge of different quality control audit types
• Understanding of how previous training can benefit you
• Specific methods for ensuring high-level services

Quality control is all about producing things at a consistently high level with a minimum of errors. You will want to hire an inspector who has the necessary skills and training to reduce issues with item or service quality and streamline processes. This question helps you understand where the potential hire will fit in your organization and what they might do to make things more efficient. What to look for in an answer:

• Experience with streamlining corporate processes
• Methods for reducing waste in the industry
• Problem-solving skills

Part of your inspector’s job may be to implement processes or methods for making sure your clients have what they consider to be a quality experience with the company. This question will help you determine if the potential hire has the requisite personal skills or training to deal with the customer side of this industry. You should find evidence of interpersonal skills and data analysis. What to look for in an answer:

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for quality control
• Any prior customer service experience related to the field

Quality control inspectors are responsible for visiting manufacturing plants and working closely with manufacturing personnel. This question helps interviewers gauge a candidate's ability to work with others to uphold quality production standards. A candidate's answer should emphasize:

• An understanding of their role
• Communication skills
• Commitment to quality