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 Most job interviews tend to focus on how a given candidate will perform in the office, but it might be just as useful to ask interviewees what they will do once they no longer have to work. In a post on LinkedIn, Taproot Foundation founder Aaron Hurst explains that asking a job candidate, "How would you describe your ideal retirement," can give you valuable insight into how a person thinks about work — a crucial determinant of whether that person will be a fit for your company. According to Hurst, the question will help you figure out which of three groups a person falls into in terms of their attitude toward working: 1. The TGIF Crowd: This group sees work as a means to an end — nothing more, nothing less. They're always looking forward to the weekend and would almost definitely quit their jobs if they won the lottery.
2. The Status-Seekers: These people see work as a way of gaining social status and prestige. They're working to give themselves a positive identity and to show their peers how well they're doing.
3. The Purpose-Driven Employees: These people find work meaningful in and of itself, and see their careers as a way of creating good in the world. They can't stand the idea of not working. Hurst writes that this third group tends to be the most successful and highest-performing workers, making them the sort of people you want to look for. "My goal is to build a team of loyal, collaborative, innovative, high performers with high well-being," he writes. "That is why this question has risen to the top of my interview list." Click here to read the full post. Want your business advice featured in Instant MBA? Submit your tips to tipoftheday@businessinsider.com. Be sure to include your name, your job title, and a photo of yourself in your email. SEE ALSO: PayPal Cofounder Peter Thiel Loves This Job Interview Question | 
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