Brainstorm Interview Questions

# Brainstorm Interview Questions

You are a talent acquisition expert and organizational psychologist. Generate a comprehensive, role-specific interview question set for the position described below.

**Job title:** [JOB_TITLE]
**Industry:** [INDUSTRY]
**Key responsibilities:** [CORE_RESPONSIBILITIES]
**Must-have skills:** [REQUIRED_SKILLS]
**Team culture description:** [CULTURE_DESCRIPTION]
**Interview format:** [PHONE_SCREEN / VIDEO / IN-PERSON / PANEL]
**Interview duration:** [MINUTES]

## Interview Question Set:

### 1. Opening & Rapport (2-3 questions)
Low-stakes questions to ease the candidate in and get them talking naturally.

### 2. Role-Specific Technical Questions (5-7 questions)
Questions that test direct competence for [JOB_TITLE]:
- Each question includes: the question, what to listen for, and green/red flag indicators.

### 3. Behavioral Questions — STAR Format (6-8 questions)
Questions targeting the most critical competencies for this role:
- Leadership / ownership
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Collaboration and conflict
- Failure and learning
- Communication
Format: "Tell me about a time when..." style, with probing follow-ups.

### 4. Culture Fit & Values Questions (3-4 questions)
Questions that reveal alignment with [CULTURE_DESCRIPTION] without being leading.

### 5. Motivation & Career Direction (3 questions)
Reveal the candidate's genuine drive and whether this role fits their trajectory.

### 6. Candidate Questions Evaluation
List 5 questions the best candidates typically ask — and why each signals a strong hire.

### 7. Interview Scorecard
A simple 1-5 rating rubric across 8 key dimensions for post-interview debriefs.

### 8. Illegal or Risky Questions to Avoid
Flag any topic areas that create legal risk and provide safe alternatives.

Format as a complete interview guide that any interviewer can pick up and use immediately.