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Question Formats

When it comes to asking interview questions, every employer has different methods and preferences, and so it's not easy to predict the exact questions they may ask. However, questions do tend to fall into a number of different formats, and if you are able recognize these and the reasons they are being asked, you will be more successful in your response.

Closed Questions
Questions requiring a simple "Yes" or "No" answer ...
Difficult Questions
Don't let tough interview questions take you by surprise ...
Discriminatory Questions
Keeping an eye out for unfair and unacceptable questions ...
Hypothetical Questions
These questions are used to test your knowledge, experience and your ability to think on your feet ...
Leading Questions
Be wary of this style of question; it's not always in your best interests to answer them in the way that you are being led ...
Multiple Questions
Questions containing two or more elements ...
Negative Questions
Giving a positive answer to a negative question ...
Open Questions
What, where, when, which, why and how ...
Probing Questions
Questions used to draw out more information about you ...