Closed-ended questions vs Open questions
Job Interviewer
Closed-ended question 1: “Do you have sales experience?”
First example of an open question ❓🤔
“How have you developed your commercial skills throughout your career?”
Second example of an open question ❓🤔
“In what ways have you applied your sales knowledge in real situations?”
Third example of an open question ❓🤔
“What key learnings would you highlight from your sales background?”
Closed-ended question 2: “Have you managed teams before?”
First example of an open question ❓🤔
“What strategies have you used to lead teams?”
Second example of an open question ❓🤔
“How would you describe your leadership style?”
Third example of an open question ❓🤔
“What challenges have you faced when managing teams?”
Closed-ended question 3: “Do you know Excel?”
First example of an open question ❓🤔
“How have you used Excel in your previous roles?”
Second example of an open question ❓🤔
“What types of analysis or reports have you developed with office tools?”
Third example of an open question ❓🤔
“In what ways have technological tools supported your work?”
Closed-ended question 4: “Do you speak Spanish?”
First example of an open question ❓🤔
“How do you use English in professional contexts?”
Second example of an open question ❓🤔
“What experiences have you had working in multilingual environments?”
Third example of an open question ❓🤔
“How do you maintain and improve your language skills?”
Closed-ended question 5: “Can you work under pressure?”
First example of an open question ❓🤔
“How do you handle high-demand work situations?”
Second example of an open question ❓🤔
“What strategies do you use to prioritize tasks during critical moments?”
Third example of an open question ❓🤔
“What experiences have helped you develop your stress management capabilities?”