# Ask Us Anything: Melissa Oholendt’s go-to interview questions for new hires

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Podcast: [Trade Tales](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trade-tales-1577023)
Published: 2026-04-15T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Melissa Oholendt of Minnesota- and Colorado-based firm Oho Interiors on how to reveal a candidate’s true ambitions, evaluating skillset through a key question, and knowing when to call for backup.

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