Example interview questions...
Within an interview a variety of questioning techniques will be used which include:
Open Questions - To encourage a full answer, based on what, why, when, where, who and how.
Closed Questions - Used to confirm information and require a much shorter response.
NB: A poor interviewer may inadvertently use these therefore do ensure you give a full answer.
Leading Questions - Suggesting responses from candidates e.g. “I take it you were unhappy working for your last boss”.
Probing Questions - To exact more information around topics covered.
Hypothetical Questions - Cover theoretical situations such as “If you were presented with this situation how would you react?”
Multiple Questions - Asking several questions at a time therefore requiring concentration, this is a way of testing concentration and confidence.
Tips for Answering Questions
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Listen carefully and remember to seek clarification or ask for the repeat of a question if it is not clear on how to respond.
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Answer your questions succinctly.
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Chose your evidence carefully and only use examples you can talk about with confidence and clarity.
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Talk about what YOU did.
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Ensure you provide numbers / values / volumes where possible.
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Maintain good eye contact throughout.
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Never defend or argue in an interview.
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Stop talking when you have said enough.
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Evaluate what the interviewer is really seeking.
Exercise
Try out these example interview questions that have been adapted for different roles and situations:
1. For team leader and middle manager positions
2. For first and middle management positions
3. For positions that are of a transitioning sector