Types of Interview Questions

Informational

•  These are usually asked at the beginning of the interview
• Related to your background, knowledge about the company/job, and specific skills and experiences required
• Important to do research and prepare answers to these questions

Behavioural

• The best predictor of future behaviour is past behaviour
• Require you to provide examples to demonstrate your experiences and competencies
• Think about examples that can be used to answer a variety of questions, and use SAR stories to structure your response

Situational

Explain how you would come to a decision. There is not always one right or wrong answer

Demonstrates how you go about problem-solving and thinking in challenging situations

Used to assess your critical thinking skills and evaluate your ability to make ethical decisions