Open questions-" Tell us a little about…….."

Keep in mind the selection criteria and your strengths.

Closed questions - Asked when the interviewer wants specific information, often factual or technical in nature, these questions can frequently be answered with a “yes” or “no”

Ask for clarification and elaboration of past experiences.
Require you to demonstrate your technical knowledge in some area

Hypothetical questions-What would you do if…

These will assess your ability to think on your feet.

Leading questions- The answer seems logical…

As a grower representative you will require good communication skills - do you have good skills in this area? Do not give a yes/no answer. Give examples to support your response.

Multi-barrelled - two or more questions linked to the same topic

Don't be afraid to ask to have the question repeated if you can't recall the full question.

Behavioural questions - uses your past experiences to predict future behaviours

Prepare examples of how your experiences have allowed you to develop specific skills and how these could benefit the employer. STAR: Situation, Tasks, Action, Result