| During an interview, there are various questions you | | | | These questions include: "Can you give me a precise |
| may encounter. These questions have their purpose. | | | | example of your management skills?" Or "Explain a |
| Learning the reason behind the question will help you | | | | technique in which you require a creative solution to a |
| come up with the best answer. Although there are no | | | | problem." The reason for these types of questions is |
| right and wrong answers to these questions, it will still | | | | to arrange your past behavior in line with precise |
| help you convey your thoughts and personality clearly. | | | | competencies required for the job. |
| Interview questions are intended to increase the | | | | Other types of questions can also be encountered in |
| analytical validity of prospective employer-employee | | | | an interview. These include: |
| relationships. There are lots of interview questions you | | | | 1. Direct Questions |
| may encounter during an interview. | | | | These types of questions dictate the focus of your |
| 1. Credential Authentication Questions | | | | answer. An example can be "What skills do you have |
| The questions "What was your grade point average?" | | | | that is relevant to this position?". The information you |
| or "How long were you at | | | | need to give should be clear and specific. You should |
| your__________________?" are asked to make | | | | easily answer these questions if you have completed |
| unbiased measurements on the features of your | | | | your research. |
| educational background. | | | | 2. Non-direct Questions |
| 2. Experience Verification Questions | | | | These questionss are general. It does not ask for any |
| "What were your job specifications in that position?" is | | | | specific information. An example can be "Tell us |
| an example of an experience verification question. This | | | | something about your self?". In response to this |
| is for the purpose of evaluating, on a personal note, the | | | | question, briefly summarize four areas, namely: |
| features of your work experience. | | | | Â- Education; |
| 3. Opinion Questions | | | | Â- Experiences; |
| "What are you going to do if you will face this situation, | | | | Â- Skills; and |
| __________________?" or "What do you think | | | | Â- personal attributes. |
| are your strength and weaknesses?" are types of | | | | Other Samples of Interview Questions that may be |
| opinion questions. These are asked to analyze how | | | | helpful include: |
| you would react in a series of situations on a personal | | | | - Tell me more about your self |
| level. | | | | Â- It includes information about your education, |
| 4. Dumb Questions | | | | experiences, skills or abilities, and your personal |
| "What color best describes your personality?" or "If | | | | attributes. Relate it to the job you are seeking. |
| you were to become an animal, what would that be?" | | | | - What made you decide to apply in this particular |
| are types of dumb questions. The reason for these | | | | position? |
| questions is to test your capability to think and answer | | | | Â- Discuss things such as how it can expand |
| spontaneously. There are no right or wrong answers | | | | your specific knowledge or how it is relevant to a |
| for these types of interview questions since it is used | | | | particular interest area? |
| to test your ability to think on your own. | | | | - What did you do to prepare for this interview? |
| 5. Mathematical Questions | | | | - What do you do to make sure that your |
| The reason for using this type of question is to | | | | communication is effective? |
| evaluate your mental calculation and your creative | | | | Â- Ask for clarification if it is oral or written |
| ability in math. It includes the questions, "What is 3,000 | | | | communication. |
| divided by 100?" or "how many apples can fit in your | | | | - If this position is offered to you, what training do you |
| refrigerator?" Mathematical formulas can be created | | | | think is required before you could become a |
| by your brain so as to give an immediate answer. | | | | productive member of the group? |
| 6. Hypothetical or Case Questions | | | | - What do you do in your spare time? |
| "How many posts are there from where you came | | | | - What weaknesses do you have? |
| from up to here?" or "What is your estimate of the | | | | Â- Tell them what you are doing at present to |
| total amount the toll plaza gets from motorists | | | | overcome those weaknesses. This will make a |
| everyday?, are examples of case questions. This is to | | | | positive impression and will show the employer you |
| assess your problem-solving abilities. It is also to | | | | are also concerned about making the necessary |
| examine and to work through possible case situations. | | | | improvements. |
| 7. Behavioral or Descriptive Questions | | | | - Do you have other questions for us before we end |
| "Can you give me a detailed example of how you go | | | | this interview? |
| about it? Or "What were the procedures to follow to | | | | Â- When you ask questions, it shows that you |
| do that task? Are types of behavioral questions. The | | | | are interested. It's a good idea to show your interest |
| reason for these questions is to predict future behavior | | | | by asking important questions. The questions you will |
| based on present behavior. | | | | ask should be based on the details of the interview |
| 8. Competency Questions | | | | itself. |