What would make a good interview?

Think of some questions you would ask if you were interviewing a candidate for a job as a programmer.  Consider how would you answer these questions yourself.


Please share your ideas as comments on this post:

• Include up to four questions you would ask an interviewee.
• What answers would you give if you were asked these questions?

Animated interview for a job as a programmer: Dawn

Please watch this short animated video of an interview for a job as a programmer, and answer the questions below.

Please share your views by posting a comment.

What went well in this interview?

Are there any other questions you would have asked the candidate?

How would you have answered these questions if you were being interviewed?

• "What do you feel you could contribute to the organisation?"
• "Where do you see yourself in five years' time?"

What could go wrong in an interview?

Think about how things might not go well in an interview.
The questions might not establish whether the candidate is suitable.
The candidate might have difficulty in answering some of the questions, might not be focussed on the job, or might not have prepared for the interview.


Identify up to four issues that you think would make for a poor interview, and share these by submitting a comment on this post.

Animated interview for a job as a programmer: Eve

Please watch this short animated video of an interview for a job as a programmer, and answer the questions below. 

Please share your answers by posting a comment.

Identify four or more problems in this interview.

What advice would you offer Eve to improve her interview technique?

Interview techniques - review and feedback

Please take a little time to give some feedback on these animated video examples for interview techniques.
You might like to consider some of the following:

• do you feel the videos provided useful examples?
• would you prefer to watch a video with people?
• would you prefer to watch people in a live role play?
• would you like to participate in role play yourself?
• do you feel more comfortable undertaking a role play after watching the animated videos?
• has this exercise made a difference to how you would approach an interview for a job?
• would you like to see animated videos on other topics?
• would you like to create your own animated videos (e.g. for a coursework assignment)?
• did you enjoy this exercise?

Please provide your feedback by submitting a comment on this post.