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