Types of Questions

When it comes to asking interview questions, every employer has different preferences and procedures, and so it's difficult to predict the exact questions they may ask. However, questions tend to fall into a number of different styles, and if you recognise these and the reasons they are being asked, you will be more successful in your response.

 

Closed Questions
Questions requiring a simple "Yes" or "No" answer ...
Open Questions
What, where, when, which, why and how ...
Probing Questions
Questions used to draw out more information about you ...
Hypothetical Questions
These questions are used to test your knowledge, experience and your ability to think on your feet ...
Leading Questions
Be wary of this style of question; it's not always in your best interests to answer them in the way that you are being led ...
Tricky Questions
Don't let tough interview questions take you by surprise ...
Multiple Questions
Questions containing two or more elements ...
Negative Questions
Giving a positive answer to a negative question ...
Discriminatory Questions
Keeping an eye out for unfair and unacceptable questions ...
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