🎙 Are we asking the right questions during a job interview?

op 09/05/2025
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Are we asking the right questions?

Podcast Episode: Are we asking the right questions?

Guest: Prof. Chris Hartwell – Utah State University & John Huntsman School of Business

In this episode of New Generation Work, we dive into a fundamental question in structured interviewing: Are we really asking the right questions in job interviews?

Too often, we rely on a one-size-fits-all approach, assuming that one type of question can cover all assessment needs. But research – and experience – show that we need a more nuanced mix: attitude-based, behavioral, and situational questions each bring something unique to the table.

Wim Thielemans, your host and designer of the attitude-based interview, speaks with Professor Chris Hartwell, whose recent study highlights the value of going beyond behavior-based questions with STAR. Tune in to discover the different types of interview questions, what sets them apart, and how well they predict job performance – and even turnover.

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More readings:

“Are We Asking the Right Questions article (see “Hartwell Johnson Postuma 2019” document). The link for the article is as follows: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0148296319301985

Listeners can reach out to Professor Chris Hartwell directly to obtain a free copy.

https://huntsman.usu.edu/directory/hartwell-christopher