These come in 4 types:

  • Phone interview
  • One-on-one interview
  • Panel interview
  • Virtual interview

Question Types

Introductory

First or last questions that are related to yourself and your skills:

Informational/Skill Based

Questions focused on identifying skills and qualifications

  • Why do you want to work for this company?
  • What skills can you bring to this role? Respond with:
  • PEC Method

Behavioral

Questions that focus on past experiences

  • Describe a situation where you were playing an important role
  • Tell me about a situation where you solved a problem Respond with:
  • STARR

Situational

Hypothetical questions

  • What would you do if a client complained about a product Respond with:
  • DAE Method
  • STARR

Motivational/Open

Broad questions that give you a chance to highlight your personal values

  • Why did you choose your major?
  • How do you define successs? Respond with:
  • PEC Method
  • STARR

Negative/Trap

These are questions that aim to reveal a candidates weaknesses and ability to self reflect

  • What is your greatest weakness
  • What is one thing you would change about yourself Respond with:
  • Sandwich Method

Accomplishment oriented

Focus on the candidates past

  • What accomplishment are you most proud of? Respond with:
  • PEC Method

Technical

Used to gauge technical profficiency