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TYPES OF INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

OPEN-ENDED

Open-ended questions require more than a one-word response. Ask these

frequently during the interview.

 What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?

CLOSED-ENDED

Straightforward questions usually require a one-word answer, typically “yes”

or “no”. Avoid using too many closed-ended questions, as it could make the

candidate feel they are being interrogated.

 Do you feel comfortable cleaning up bodily fluids?

HYPOTHETICAL

Hypothetical questions are situational and job related, problem-solving

questions. Use once, maybe twice at most. Be careful with hypothetical

questions because it’s easy to fake the right answers.

 What would you do if you see a call light on outside a patient’s

room?

CHARACTER

Character questions help you get to know the candidates personality and

will tell you if the candidate is a good culture fit beyond their resume.

 What would your co-workers say they like best about you?

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS SUCH AS:

 What did you learn?

 What was your role?