We use 3 types of interview questions here at Tyche. Here is why we use these and the best way to answer them.
1. Open Ended Interview questions
In essence, an open question for an interview is but a question that cannot be answered in a singular word, such as "Yes" or "No," and is not limited by a set of answers you can choose from. You need to utilize your skills and knowledge to answer what you think of the situation or the issue.
We ask open-ended questions to understand your critical thinking skills and the ability to make prompt decisions. Incorporating the right open-ended interview questions helps us choose who will work for our clients and whether he/she will fit in the work culture.
These questions help gauge the candidates abilities and act as a way to gather more information on the history and experience of a candidate. So, make sure you are prepared for open-ended interview questions! Without open-ended questions, no interview is complete today.
Tips for answering open ended questions
Do not stray off-topic
Include relevant situations as examples
Keep it to the point
Give it a personal touch
2. Behavioral Interview questions
Behavioral interview questions are questions that deal with past work experience and situations. Instead of hypothetical situations, these questions require you to provide concrete examples of previous situations that you have dealt with.
Your answers to behavioral interview questions give us an insight into your strengths, soft skills, personality and level of experience. When we know how you dealt with a situation in the past, it helps them know how you would handle future situations in the workplace and if your answers to the situational interview questions are accurate.
Tips for answering Behavioral questions
Think about the skills required for the role you are interviewing for and prepare a few examples of how you have shown those skills in the past.
Use the STAR interview method for interview questions to ensure that you don't miss any important parts of your examples.
When answering behavioral interview questions, use measurable results whenever possible.
Describe past situations honestly.Don't over-embellish, but don't sell yourself short either.
3. Situational Interview questions
These types of interview questions are similar to behavioral interview questions – but they are focused on the future, and ask hypothetical questions, whereas behavioral interview questions look at the past.
Situational interviews are more reliable indicators about how you will handle situations in the future, because chances are that if you supply an answer that will adequately solve the problem, you would also perform that same action if put in that situation. We look for a the following when we ask a situational question; Ability to solve the problem, Intelligence and knowledge, and Expertise in the field.
Tips for answering situational questions
Since situational interview questions do require some thought and storytelling, don't be afraid to ask the recruiter for a moment to collect your thoughts.
Before your interview, examine the job posting and think about the challenges you might face and what strengths and skills are needed for the position.
Use the STAR interview method to help you brainstorm potential ways to answer situational interview questions.
Practice answering situational interview questions with a friend or family member to help you feel more comfortable describing hypothetical situations.
We are always willing to help client and candidates through the interview process. We are here to be your experts where ever you need us. Contact US
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