TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTION

    Cards (12)

    • questions that allow candidates to respond with more than a simple yes or no answer, giving them the opportunity to provide detailed information about their experiences and qualifications.

      Open-ended question
    • answered with a simple "yes" or "no" or a specific piece of information. These types of questions limit the candidate's response and do not allow for detailed or nuanced answers.
      Closed-ended questions
    • specific traits, experiences, or characteristics that automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for the job. These questions are used to screen out candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements for the position or who are not a good fit for the organization.
      Disqualifier questions
    • ask candidates to provide specific examples of how they have handled situations in the past to predict how they will perform in the future
      Behavioral questions
    • ask candidates how they would handle hypothetical situations they might encounter in the job.
      Situational questions
    • ask candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a particular area related to the job.
      Technical questions
    • ask candidates to describe how they would respond in a hypothetical scenario related to the job.
      Hypothetical questions
    • assess the candidate's abilities and competencies required for the job, such as problem-solving, leadership, or teamwork skills
      Competency-based questions
    • ask candidates to provide details about their previous work experience, education, or training
      Experience-based questions
    • assess whether a candidate's values, beliefs, and work style align with the company culture
      Culture fit questions
    • HOW TO PREPARE AN INTERVIEW WITH CANDIDATE
      • Size and composition of Panel - Any Exercise or test to be used - Location of Interview - Timetable - Structure and question strategies - Note-Taking - Information for candidates
      • LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
      • Ancestry - Age - Disability - Family or marital status - National or ethnic origin - Pardoned convictions - Race or color - Religion - Sex