types of question

Types of Questions




Open questions-" Tell us a little about…….."
Keep in mind the selection criteria and your strengths.

Closed questions - Asked when the interviewer wants specific information, often factual or technical in nature, these questions can frequently be answered with a “yes” or “no”
Ask for clarification and elaboration of past experiences.
Require you to demonstrate your technical knowledge in some area

Hypothetical questions-What would you do if…
These will assess your ability to think on your feet.

Leading questions- The answer seems logical…
As a grower representative you will require good communication skills - do you have good skills in this area? Do not give a yes/no answer. Give examples to support your response.

Multi-barrelled - two or more questions linked to the same topic
Don't be afraid to ask to have the question repeated if you can't recall the full question.

Behavioural questions - uses your past experiences to predict future behaviours
Prepare examples of how your experiences have allowed you to develop specific skills and how these could benefit the employer. STAR: Situation, Tasks, Action, Result


The ‘STAR’ Approach for Answering a Question

S: Situation – describe the situation
T: Task or problem – what dilemma or problem did you face?
A: Action – what action did you take?
R: Result – what was the result of your action?