The six question types of a structured interview include background, knowledge, thinking, empirical, situational, and stressful questions. Here's a universal formula for these six question types:
1.Background questions (examining job search motivation): self-awareness + job sorting + career planning
Tell us a little about yourself.
Sample answer: I am from xxx and I would like to introduce myself with the following keywords. One is xxx
2.Knowledge questions (investigation of professional knowledge): professional knowledge + industry dynamics + company situation
Please tell us about your understanding and mastery of the professional knowledge of the position.
Sample answer: I have solid professional knowledge, including xxx, xxx, etc. I have an in-depth understanding of the professional knowledge involved in this position and can flexibly apply it to the actual work.
3.Thinking problems (examination of innovation ability): innovative thinking + problem solving ability + project management ability
Tell us about your thoughts on how to improve the innovation capacity of your business.
Answer example: I believe that the innovation ability of a company's business needs to start from many aspects, including xxx, xxx, etc. I believe that the company's innovation ability can be improved through xxx, xxx, etc., and it is necessary to constantly encourage employees to put forward new ideas and suggestions to promote the sustainable development of the company.
4.Empirical questions (to examine practical skills): work experience + work details + teamwork
Please describe a difficulty or challenge you have encountered in your previous job and how you solved it
Sample answer: In my previous job, I encountered a difficulty and challenge, which was how to coordinate the work of multiple departments. I successfully solved this problem by proactively communicating, coordinating the interests of all parties, and formulating a detailed work plan, and was recognized and praised by my superiors and colleagues.
5.Situational problems (to test coping skills): stress coping + interpersonal communication + conflict resolution
What would you do if you had an emergency that needed to be dealt with immediately, but at the same time there was another important task that needed to be completed?
Sample answer: I will first assess the urgency and importance of two tasks, and if both tasks are very important, I will immediately start dealing with the emergency, and at the same time communicate with the relevant people to ensure that the other important task can be completed in a timely manner. If one of the two tasks is not particularly urgent or of less importance, I will complete that task first and then deal with the emergency.
6.Stress problems (to examine the ability to resist pressure): self-regulation ability + work stress tolerance + crisis management ability
Describe a time when you were positive and productive despite work pressure.
Sample answer: In my previous job, I often had to deal with a large number of work tasks and emergencies. I managed to cope with work pressure and maintain a positive attitude and productivity by creating a detailed work plan, prioritizing important tasks, avoiding procrastination, and allocating my time wisely. I will constantly adjust my state and emotions at work, stay focused and calm in order to better complete tasks and cope with challenges.
These formulas are for reference only, and specific answers need to be used flexibly according to the actual situation. Before the interview, it is recommended to fully prepare and Xi practice the various question types in order to better master the answering skills and improve the interview performance.