Closed question | Glossary

Definition:

A type of question that asks how you handled a situation, and you will need to respond with an explanation of what you did. The logic is that your success in the past is a positive indicator of your success in the future.

This asks the candidate to use his or her experience to answer an interview question. These questions are often of the form: “Give me an example of a time when you…”

Further Reading:

BOOK: Hiring Geeks That Fit by Johanna Rothman