Most healthcare interview questions fall into one of four types, and each one needs a different answer. Pick the guide that matches the question you are stuck on.
Situational questions ask what you would do in a realistic situation, often involving a patient, a relative or a colleague.
Read the guide →Opinion questions ask what you think about a topic or dilemma, and why.
Read the guide →Reflective questions ask about a real experience from your own life and what you took from it.
Read the guide →Motivational questions ask why you want something and what drives you.
Read the guide →Listen for the first few words. They usually give it away.
| Type | Sounds like | Your three steps |
|---|---|---|
| Situational | What would you do if… | Validate Perspectives / Actions / Why It Matters |
| Opinion | In your opinion, should… | Acknowledge the Dilemma / Analyse / Conclude |
| Reflective | Tell me about a time when… | Share / Learn and Reflect / Transform |
| Motivational | Why do you want to work in healthcare / be a nurse / do this role? | State / Evidence / Reflect |
Whatever the question type, your answer has three parts: Open, Develop, Land. The type of question tells you what goes in each part. We call it the Question Type Framework™.