Career Services: Types of Questions
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There are several main "areas' of questions found in the interview,
and targeting the type of question that is being asked can help
you in determining and preparing how to answer it. Some of these
can include "stress" questions, behavioral questions,
and frequently asked questions (both by the employer and you).
"Stress" Questions
These questions are intended to put you on the spot. Interviewers
want to see how you can handle stress or a sticky situation so that
they can assess that you are reliable under pressure. Simply be
calm and specific.
FOR EXAMPLE: What makes you think you are qualified for this position?
Behavior-based Questions:
These questions are another example of how you can use your experience
and solid examples of what you have done to show an interviewer
that your background and past practices will enhance their organization.
FOR EXAMPLE: Describe a time on any jobs which you've held in which
you were faced with problems or stresses that tested your coping
skills. What did you do?
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