Questions for a job interview
Before you start preparing the type of questions you want to ask, it can be good to review the interview method you want to use. Are they individual interviews or group interviews? There are countless different interview methods out there, so decide which method works best for your company and for this particular position.
When the method is decided, it is time to start looking at what questions you want to ask in a job interview. Starting from the requirement profile and what type of information you want to obtain through a job interview is the first step. Based on the method, you can see what type of questions should be used. There are a few different types of questions that can be used: Skill and experience questions, situational questions and attitude/motivational questions.
Skill questions
Here, questions are asked about the candidate’s skills, i.e. level of education, industry experience, previous experience in a similar position or tasks that the role includes. Here is a chance to go deeper into the information that the candidate entered earlier in the application process.
Situation based questions
Questions about typical situations that may arise in the position, for example about the ability to prioritize or conflict resolution and how the candidate has reacted in similar situations in the past.
Attitude/motivation questions
These questions give you an idea of the extent to which the candidate is engaged in the job the person is applying for and what they value in an employer and in a workplace.
