{"id":258193,"date":"2025-01-14T12:19:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T12:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/?p=258193"},"modified":"2025-01-14T12:26:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T12:26:00","slug":"types-of-interview-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Types of Interview Questions To Help You Pick the Right Candidate (Plus Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asking different types of interview questions can help you uncover deeper insights about candidates, who typically have more to offer beyond their r\u00e9sum\u00e9s. Structured interviews with diverse questions can reveal useful information about candidates\u2019 skills, experiences, and unique qualities, making them more predictive of job performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explores 11 types of interview questions, why they\u2019re helpful, and how you can prepare for and conduct more effective interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Contents<\/em><br><a href=\"#Purpose\">The purpose and importance of interview questions<\/a><br><a href=\"#Types\">11 types of interview questions to guide your hiring process<\/a><br><a href=\"#Choosing\">Choosing the right interview questions: Best practices<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gaihrpl gaihrpl-17\"><div class=\"gaihrpl-single aaihrpl-265\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"MjY1LDE3LDYwMA==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/courses\/sourcing-recruitment-certification\/?il_id=banner&#038;il_name=srcp&#038;il_creative=srcp-modules&#038;il_position=slot2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"display:block;padding-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/podcast-blog-ads-fade.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRCP-Banner-Modules.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRCP-Banner-Modules.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SRCP-Banner-Modules.png 700w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/ w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 360px, (max-width: 960px) 360px, (max-width: 1280px) 700px, 750px\" style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 20px 5px rgb(46 61 73 \/ 15%);display: block;margin: auto; border-radius:19px;\" class=\"small_ad\" \/><\/a>\r\n<br><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Purpose\">The purpose and importance of interview questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interviews are essential to making hiring decisions. When conducted successfully, these interactions reveal whether candidates can handle the job and add value to the organization. You won\u2019t be able to access this information without the right types of interview questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking different interview questions allows you to assess whether a candidate fits the role or company culture and whether the organization can meet their needs and help fulfill their career goals. A good mix of interview question types should disclose the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates\u2019 hard and soft skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates\u2019 verbal and non-verbal communication styles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details about candidates\u2019 work experience and employment situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How candidates will approach the role and the work environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What candidates hope to accomplish in the long term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>\n.gutenberg-expand-box-title,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper p,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand p \n{\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n.expand-button{\n   border-color:#131313;\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-holder\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\">\n\t    <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-inner\">\n             \n             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-upper\"><h3><strong>HR&#8217;s top burning question<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>What questions should you always ask in an interview?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AIHR Subject Matter Expert, Dr Marna van der Merwe, says: <\/strong>A good interview provides insight into a candidate\u2019s fit for the role and organization while also delivering an engaging and positive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-candidate-experience\/\">candidate experience<\/a>. To deliver these outcomes, always:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the candidate about themself, their professional experience, and achievements to date (e.g., \u201cTell me about your experience to date\u201d or \u201cWhat professional achievement are you most proud of?\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>Look to understand their skills and expertise through behavioral and situational questions (e.g., \u201cHow have you handled X situation X in the past?\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                      \n                                             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-expand\" style=\"display:none;\"><ul>\n<li>Ask about their motivation and role fit (e.g., \u201cWhat are you looking for in your next role?\u201d or \u201cWhat type of work environment helps you thrive?\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>Allow time for the candidate to also ask questions and clarify any uncertainties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                      \n             <\/div>\n             <div class=\"expand-button-holder\"><span class=\"expand-button\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\"><span>SEE MORE<\/span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Types\">11 types of interview questions to guide your hiring process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are 40 interview questions you can ask candidates, grouped into 11 different categories to ensure they cover all angles and provide a well-rounded view of each candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fa9eb29c574&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fa9eb29c574\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large pin-image wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"11 types of interview questions HR can ask candidates, with examples like strategic and behavioral questions.\" class=\"wp-image-258565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-510x510.png 510w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Blog.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategic-interview-questions\">Strategic interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/strategic-interview-questions-to-ask-candidates\/\">Strategic interview questions<\/a> help determine whether candidates align with your company\u2019s values, goals, and long-term strategy. These are career-oriented, situational, and behavioral questions that prompt candidates to share specific examples from their previous experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These in-depth interview questions assess candidates\u2019 problem-solving, critical thinking, and leadership abilities. They are useful when interviewing for leadership roles or other positions directly linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-glossary\/strategic-initiatives\/\">strategic initiatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe a time when you had to align a project with a company\u2019s strategic objectives. How did you do it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you think you\u2019ll be able to contribute to the company\u2019s corporate vision?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What sort of long-term impact do you think you could have on this role and organization?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What challenges do you think this industry will face in the near future?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-screening-interview-questions\">Screening interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/screening-interview-questions\/\">screening interview questions<\/a> to narrow down your applicant pool. These recruitment interview questions posed during a brief phone or video call act as an initial evaluation of which candidates meet the essential criteria to advance to the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking the right questions at this crucial stage of the hiring process ensures hiring teams meet only the strongest candidates for the role, saving time and resources for HR and the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-0\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Briefly explain your roles and the duties you performed for your previous employers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how your experience relates to the role you\u2019re interviewing for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What key features should your ideal work environment have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me about a challenging work situation or conflict and how you handled it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<style>\n.gutenberg-expand-box-title,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper p,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand p \n{\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n.expand-button{\n   border-color:#131313;\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-holder\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\">\n\t    <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-inner\">\n             \n             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-upper\"><h3><strong>HR&#8217;s top burning question<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is the STAR method of interviewing?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AIHR&#8217;s Psychometrics Assessments Expert, Annelise Pretorius, says: <\/strong>The STAR method is a structured approach candidates can use to answer behavioral questions. As an interviewer, you can use this method to craft behavioral questions and guide candidate responses to reveal how they will respond to job-related situations. When using the STAR method to create questions, make sure you have a solid understanding of relevant skills for the role, and use that to structure questions that cover the four STAR elements. For example:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      \n                                             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-expand\" style=\"display:none;\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Situation: <\/strong>\u201cCan you share an example of a time when you needed to explain a complex idea to someone?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Task: <\/strong>\u201cWhat was your responsibility in ensuring they understood the idea?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action: <\/strong>\u201cWhat actions did you take to simplify the concept or adapt your explanation?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result: <\/strong>\u201cHow did the person respond, and what was achieved as a result of your explanation?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When using the STAR method to guide interview responses, pay close attention to candidate responses and use verbal cues like \u201cCan you tell me more about that?\u201d to encourage elaboration. If the candidate provides vague or generic answers, ask clarifying questions like the ones above to dig deeper into the specific details of their experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      \n             <\/div>\n             <div class=\"expand-button-holder\"><span class=\"expand-button\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\"><span>SEE MORE<\/span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-behavioral-interview-questions\">Behavioral interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Behavioral interview questions explore how candidates behave in work situations through their descriptions of real-life scenarios. They lead candidates to share their thoughts, actions, habits and approaches to communication and problem-solving<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-1\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How do you typically structure your workday and make sure you complete your tasks?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me about a time you had to accept or give constructive criticism. How did you handle it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How have you overcome feeling overwhelmed in a new role or with a new task?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-based-interview-questions\">Performance-based interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Performance-based interview questions focus on candidates\u2019 achievements to assess their resilience, work ethic, and character. Their accomplishments indicate their capabilities and how they may perform in the role they are interviewing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like behavioral interview questions, performance-based interview questions prompt candidates to discuss their prior professional experience in a way that relates to the role they\u2019re interviewing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-2\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe a professional goal you\u2019ve set. How are you working toward it, and what did you do to achieve it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What aspect of your career are you most proud of and why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe a workplace problem you\u2019ve faced and the steps you took to solve it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you ever initiated a change at work? If so, how did you motivate others to embrace it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe a time when you exceeded expectations for a role\u2014how did you do it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"gutenberg-quote-columns one_column\">\n\t<div class=\"gutenberg-quote-column\">\n\t\t      \n\t\t     \t\t\t\t\t     <div class=\"gutenberg-quote-column-content\"><h3><strong>Learn to optimize the interview process with the right questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To craft targeted questions to optimize your interview process, you must analyze job requirements, understand candidate profiles, and develop strong communication and critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p>In AIHR\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/courses\/sourcing-recruitment-certification\/?il_id=ctr&amp;il_name=box-and-link-in-article&amp;il_position=none\">Sourcing and Recruitment Certificate Program<\/a>, you\u2019ll learn to facilitate hiring manager interviews and conduct candidate and recruitment evaluations.<\/p>\n<p>This online, self-paced Certificate Program will also teach you additional screening techniques in the interviewing stage and offer ready-to-use templates and guides to help speed up the screening process.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; background-color: #30206b; padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 18px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/courses\/sourcing-recruitment-certification\/?il_id=ctr&amp;il_name=box-and-button-in-article&amp;il_position=none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GET STARTED<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n              \n\t<\/div>\n\t \n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interview-questions-on-experience\">Interview questions on experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These interview questions focus on what a candidate has learned from their previous work experience. They gather information on candidates&#8217; skills, insights, and professional backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what kind of experience candidates have to offer can help you gauge whether they can fulfill the duties of the position they applied to and how they might be able to contribute to the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-3\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"17\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What were the main responsibilities you had in your most recent position?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In what ways have you contributed to a former employer\u2019s success?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you meet deadlines while ensuring your work is high-quality?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you worked independently or as part of a team? Describe your overall experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-interview-questions-on-career-goals-nbsp\">Interview questions on career goals&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interview questions on career goals evaluate whether a role and the organization can help advance a candidate\u2019s professional motivations and aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking career-oriented questions can reveal which candidates show more promise and long-term potential. A candidate whose career goals align with the role and what the organization can offer them is more likely to be an engaged employee, which in turn will boost retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-4\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"21\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are your career goals for the next two to three years?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What attracted you to this role, and how would it fit into your long-term career plan?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What types of development opportunities are you looking for in this role?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-situational-interview-questions\">Situational interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Situational interview questions act as hypothetical work scenarios to which candidates respond by articulating how they would react to or resolve a situation. These job interview questions highlight individuals\u2019 thought processes and values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates\u2019 answers also demonstrate their ability to think on their feet, make important decisions, and solve problems. They can also indicate whether a candidate prefers to rely on their own skills and instincts or seek input and collaborate with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-5\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"24\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you were given two high-priority tasks simultaneously, how would you determine which one to do first?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would you do if you witnessed a superior treating another employee inappropriately?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a team leader, how would you approach an employee whose performance needs improvement?&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How would you handle a client who has unreasonable expectations?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"gaihrpl gaihrpl-16\"><div class=\"gaihrpl-single aaihrpl-205\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"MjA1LDE2LDYwMA==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-resources\/data-driven-talent-acquisition\/?il_id=special&#038;il_name=talent-acquisition-guide&#038;il_creative=purple&#038;il_position=slot3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"display:block;padding-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/podcast-blog-ads-fade.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-TA-Guide.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-TA-Guide.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/New-TA-Guide.png 700w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/ w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 360px, (max-width: 960px) 360px, (max-width: 1280px) 700px, 750px\" style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 20px 5px rgb(46 61 73 \/ 15%);display: block;margin: auto; border-radius:19px;\" class=\"small_ad\" \/><\/a>\r\n<br><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-technical-interview-questions\">Technical interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Technical interview questions assess candidates\u2019 technical (or hard) skills. This refers to the know-how they must have to perform the tasks and functions associated with the role they\u2019re interviewing for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technical interview questions are especially important for technical roles such as engineering, computer programming, and data analysis. However, these job interview questions also apply to other industries and positions that require specific expertise or aptitude in a particular software system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-6\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"28\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What tools and software are you proficient in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me about your budgeting process and the software you\u2019ve implemented for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you ensure your design or content meets brand guidelines?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you acquired any specialized certifications? What are they?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<style>\n.gutenberg-expand-box-title,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper p,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand p \n{\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n.expand-button{\n   border-color:#131313;\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-holder\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\">\n\t    <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-inner\">\n             \n             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-upper\"><h3><strong>HR&#8217;s top burning question<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>What should one avoid asking during the interview?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>AIHR Subject Matter Expert, Dr Marna van der Merwe, says: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a broad guideline, anything that is not relevant to the role should be avoided. Some examples of questions to avoid asking in the interview are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions related to demographics and personal beliefs that could be considered discriminatory and in some cases, even illegal (e.g., \u201cWhat religion are you?\u201d or \u201cDo you plan on having children?\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overly personal or irrelevant questions that have no bearing on role fit (e.g., \u201cWhat do your parents do for a living?\u201d or \u201cWhat are your hobbies?\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                      \n                                             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-expand\" style=\"display:none;\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leading questions pressure candidates to answer the way you want them to (e.g., \u201cYou\u2019re okay with working overtime, right?\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypothetical or unrealistic questions that are unprofessional and irrelevant (e.g., \u201cIf you could be any animal, what would you be?\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confrontational or judgmental questions (e.g., \u201cWhy do you have a gap in your CV?\u201d or \u201cWhy have you had so many jobs?\u201d). These should be reframed to accommodate the context and not perpetuate negative perceptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                      \n             <\/div>\n             <div class=\"expand-button-holder\"><span class=\"expand-button\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\"><span>SEE MORE<\/span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-competency-based-interview-questions\">Competency-based interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency-based interview questions evaluate candidates\u2019 capabilities in handling a role. You can use these questions to assess time management, communication, and decision-making skills, as they require candidates to share examples of them using their essential capabilities in previous work situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on how candidates have used their skills in the past, you can pose follow-up questions that delve deeper into how they might handle the responsibilities and potential circumstances of the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-7\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"32\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe a tough work-related decision you had to make. How did you go about it, and why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe a time when you had to meet an urgent deadline. How did you do it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe an occasion when you collaborated with other departments on a successful project. How did you manage this?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-open-ended-interview-questions\">Open-ended interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open-ended questions require candidates to give detailed responses and don\u2019t always have right or wrong answers. Instead, they encourage conversation and can lead to greater insight into a candidate\u2019s personality and character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-8\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"35\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What motivates you to perform at your highest level?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why do you think you\u2019re a good fit for this role?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe a time when you had to take initiative in solving a problem at work. How did you do it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<style>\n.gutenberg-expand-box-title,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li,\n.gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand ul li::marker,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-upper p,\n.content-body .gutenberg-expand-box-expand p \n{\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n.expand-button{\n   border-color:#131313;\n   color:#131313;\n}\n\n\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-holder\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\">\n\t    <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-inner\">\n             \n             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-content\">\n                                            <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-upper\"><h3><strong>HR&#8217;s top burning question<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>How can I strike the right balance between open-ended and close-ended questions during an interview?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>AIHR&#8217;s Psychometrics Assessments Expert, Annelise Pretorius, says: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFirst, identify the specific information you want to gather from the conversation. Open-ended questions, for instance, can encourage candidates to elaborate on their experiences, skills, and thought processes. Starting the interview with broader, open-ended questions helps create a conversational tone, making candidates feel more comfortable and willing to share their experiences. When using open-ended questions, avoid overly complex or multi-part inquiries, as these can overwhelm the candidate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      \n                                             <div class=\"gutenberg-expand-box-expand\" style=\"display:none;\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close-ended questions, on the other hand, are more focused and can help clarify, verify, or extract specific details based on the candidate\u2019s responses. Use them to address any gaps or clarify missing information, ensuring the conversation stays focused and achieves your goals. Don\u2019t interrupt the candidate, and avoid asking close-ended questions in rapid succession, as this can create a stressful or interrogative atmosphere that hinders the conversation\u2019s flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginning with open-ended questions followed by close-ended ones creates a structured conversation that builds rapport and uncovers deeper insights. This method helps you gather both narrative and data needed for informed hiring decisions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                      \n             <\/div>\n             <div class=\"expand-button-holder\"><span class=\"expand-button\" style=\"background-color:#e9faff\"><span>SEE MORE<\/span><i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-close-ended-interview-questions\">Close-ended interview questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates can typically give \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno\u201d answers to close-ended questions or choose from a set of answers. These questions and their answers provide more straightforward, quantifiable data on candidates. This allows you to compare them more efficiently based on a set of predefined criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-9\">Examples<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"38\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which work environment do you prefer: in-person, remote, or hybrid?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If offered this position, how soon would you be able to start?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you be comfortable traveling for this role two to three times a year?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Choosing\">Choosing the right interview questions: Best practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparing your interview questions is just the first step. Here are some best practices to keep in mind to make the most of each candidate interview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adapt-questions-to-suit-each-role-and-your-company-culture\">Adapt questions to suit each role and your company culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you craft your own interview questions or get inspiration from other sources, be sure not to apply them universally. Not every question makes sense for every role\u2014each position should come with questions tailored to its unique requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can consider giving candidates an idea of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/good-company-culture-examples\/\">company culture<\/a> by phrasing interview questions in a tone and style consistent with it.<\/p>\n\n\n         <div class=\"gutenberg-quote-carousel-holder\">\n\t                         <div class=\"gutenberg-quote-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"gutenberg-quote-carousel-item-top\" style=\"background-color:#30206b\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"gutenberg-quote-carousel-item-content\">\n                             \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gutenberg-quote-carousel-quote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-quote-left\" style=\"color:#30206b\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"quote-carousel-text\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhile interviews allow you to get to know a candidate, you&#8217;re still only seeing a snapshot of who they are. To make the most of it, ask questions that truly matter for the role and company. And don\u2019t forget that interviews are a two-way street\u2014leave room for the candidate to ask you questions. Their curiosity and the questions they ask can reveal a lot about their priorities, values, and understanding of the role. A well-planned interview helps both sides decide if it\u2019s the right fit, so plan thoughtfully, listen actively, and make it count.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <i class=\"fa-solid fa-quote-right\" style=\"color:#30206b\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"gutenberg-quote-carousel-item-information\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t      Michelle Fields,\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  VP of People, AIHR\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gutenberg-quote-carousel-avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Michelle-About-Us-Page.png\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t            <\/div>\n\t\t\t       <\/div>\n                \t\t     <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-a-mix-of-question-types\">Use a mix of question types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of interview questions require different types of answers, which reveal more aspects of each candidate\u2019s skills, experience, and attitude. This offers a well-rounded assessment that can help you make more informed hiring decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by determining the different types of interview questions that make the most sense for each role, then incorporate the ones that will lead to the most relevant information from candidates. For instance, situational interview questions could be especially important for customer-facing roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hr-tip\">HR tip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the same set of question types for each candidate applying to the same role. You can gather more individualized information on them by customizing your follow-up questions based on how they answer your prepared questions. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare-in-advance\">Prepare in advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thoroughly review each job description to create a question framework relating to its responsibilities and required qualifications. Coordinate with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/hiring-manager\/\">hiring manager<\/a> to formulate questions based on specific scenarios and examples that synchronize with the job and ensure a thorough assessment of targeted abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-the-candidate\">Research the candidate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully examine candidates, r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, applications, and other available information. Make notes on candidates&#8217; r\u00e9sum\u00e9s to help you remember key details and allow you to ask more personalized questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this will allow you to make better use of your time during each interview time and go a little deeper if you\u2019re already familiar with the candidates\u2019 experience and education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-active-listening\">Practice active listening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Active listening helps you get to know candidates better and evaluate answers more effectively. This includes habits such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eliminating distractions (electronic device use, noise, interruptions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using reassuring non-verbal cues\/body language (eye contact, leaning in, smiling, nodding in agreement)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showing empathy (acknowledging emotions\/concerns, giving candidates time to gather their thoughts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gaihrpl gaihrpl-39\"><div class=\"gaihrpl-single aaihrpl-344\"><a class=\"gofollow\" data-track=\"MzQ0LDM5LDYwMA==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/hr-career-hub\/?il_id=special&#038;il_name=hr-career-hub&#038;il_creative=purple&#038;il_position=slot3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"display:block;padding-top:20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/podcast-blog-ads-fade.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HR-Career-Hub.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HR-Career-Hub.png 360w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HR-Career-Hub.png 700w, https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/plugs\/ w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 360px, (max-width: 960px) 360px, (max-width: 1280px) 700px, 750px\" style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 20px 5px rgb(46 61 73 \/ 15%);display: block;margin: auto; border-radius:19px;\" class=\"small_ad\" \/><\/a>\r\n<br><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-to-sum-up\">To sum up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a variety of well-prepared interview questions helps you go beyond r\u00e9sum\u00e9s to assess candidates\u2019 skills, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/cultural-fit-interview-questions\/\">cultural fit<\/a>, and long-term potential. A strategic mix of question types can help you gather the insights you need to make informed hiring decisions efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, effective interviews can shape your organization\u2019s future by helping you identify top talent. By tailoring questions to each role and actively engaging with candidates, you can build stronger teams and achieve better business outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asking different types of interview questions can help you uncover deeper insights about candidates, who typically have more to offer beyond their r\u00e9sum\u00e9s. Structured interviews with diverse questions can reveal useful information about candidates\u2019 skills, experiences, and unique qualities, making them more predictive of job performance. This article explores 11 types of interview questions, why&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2905,"featured_media":258563,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"article-template.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[114,123],"tags":[686],"class_list":["post-258193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-talent-acquisition-recruitment","tag-interview-questions","category-114","category-123","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Andrea Boatman","author_link":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/author\/andrea-boatman\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>11 Types of Interview Questions Plus Examples - AIHR<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out how asking different types of interview questions can help you assess candidates&#039; job performance &amp; make informed hiring decisions.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"11 Types of Interview Questions To Help You Pick the Right Candidate (Plus Examples)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Find out how asking different types of interview questions can help you assess candidates&#039; job performance &amp; make informed hiring decisions.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258193\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"AIHR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/analyticsinhr\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-01-14T12:19:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-01-14T12:26:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1307\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Andrea Boatman\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@AnalyticsinHR\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@AnalyticsinHR\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Andrea Boatman\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Andrea Boatman\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/e631fd940e4344b94e446036fd3ed503\"},\"headline\":\"11 Types of Interview Questions To Help You Pick the Right Candidate (Plus Examples)\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-14T12:19:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-01-14T12:26:00+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":2006,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png\",\"keywords\":[\"interview questions\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Articles\",\"Talent Acquisition &amp; Recruitment\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/\",\"name\":\"11 Types of Interview Questions Plus Examples - AIHR\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-01-14T12:19:04+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-01-14T12:26:00+00:00\",\"description\":\"Find out how asking different types of interview questions can help you assess candidates' job performance & make informed hiring decisions.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png\",\"width\":2500,\"height\":1307,\"caption\":\"11 types of interview questions HR can ask candidates, with examples like strategic and behavioral questions.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/types-of-interview-questions\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"11 Types of Interview Questions To Help You Pick the Right Candidate (Plus Examples)\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"AIHR\",\"description\":\"Online HR Training Courses For Your HR Future\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"\",\"contentUrl\":\"\",\"caption\":\"AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/analyticsinhr\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/AnalyticsinHR\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/analytics-in-hr\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/channel\\\/UCkGTJyIqAzQ5QIAkzLUW-Tg\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/e631fd940e4344b94e446036fd3ed503\",\"name\":\"Andrea Boatman\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/AndreaBoatman-96x96.jpg\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/AndreaBoatman-96x96.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/AndreaBoatman-96x96.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Andrea Boatman\"},\"description\":\"Andrea Boatman is a former SHRM certified HR manager with a degree in English who now enjoys combining the two as an HR writer. Her previous positions were held with employers in the education, healthcare, and pension consulting industries.\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.aihr.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/andrea-boatman\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"11 Types of Interview Questions Plus Examples - AIHR","description":"Find out how asking different types of interview questions can help you assess candidates' job performance & make informed hiring decisions.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"11 Types of Interview Questions To Help You Pick the Right Candidate (Plus Examples)","og_description":"Find out how asking different types of interview questions can help you assess candidates' job performance & make informed hiring decisions.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258193","og_site_name":"AIHR","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/analyticsinhr\/","article_published_time":"2025-01-14T12:19:04+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-01-14T12:26:00+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2500,"height":1307,"url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Andrea Boatman","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@AnalyticsinHR","twitter_site":"@AnalyticsinHR","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Andrea Boatman","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/"},"author":{"name":"Andrea Boatman","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#\/schema\/person\/e631fd940e4344b94e446036fd3ed503"},"headline":"11 Types of Interview Questions To Help You Pick the Right Candidate (Plus Examples)","datePublished":"2025-01-14T12:19:04+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-14T12:26:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/"},"wordCount":2006,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png","keywords":["interview questions"],"articleSection":["Articles","Talent Acquisition &amp; Recruitment"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/","url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/","name":"11 Types of Interview Questions Plus Examples - AIHR","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png","datePublished":"2025-01-14T12:19:04+00:00","dateModified":"2025-01-14T12:26:00+00:00","description":"Find out how asking different types of interview questions can help you assess candidates' job performance & make informed hiring decisions.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Types-of-Interview-Questions-Thumbnail.png","width":2500,"height":1307,"caption":"11 types of interview questions HR can ask candidates, with examples like strategic and behavioral questions."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/types-of-interview-questions\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"11 Types of Interview Questions To Help You Pick the Right Candidate (Plus Examples)"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/","name":"AIHR","description":"Online HR Training Courses For Your HR Future","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#organization","name":"AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR","url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"","contentUrl":"","caption":"AIHR | Academy to Innovate HR"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/analyticsinhr\/","https:\/\/x.com\/AnalyticsinHR","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/analytics-in-hr","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCkGTJyIqAzQ5QIAkzLUW-Tg"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/#\/schema\/person\/e631fd940e4344b94e446036fd3ed503","name":"Andrea Boatman","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AndreaBoatman-96x96.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AndreaBoatman-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AndreaBoatman-96x96.jpg","caption":"Andrea Boatman"},"description":"Andrea Boatman is a former SHRM certified HR manager with a degree in English who now enjoys combining the two as an HR writer. Her previous positions were held with employers in the education, healthcare, and pension consulting industries.","url":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/blog\/author\/andrea-boatman\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2905"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=258193"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/258193\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/258563"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=258193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aihr.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=258193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}