Types of Questions

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?