In the selection round of an interview, you are asked, "Meeting deadlines is paramount in our industry. If you are unable to meet your deadline and realize this two days earlier, would you ask your colleague to help meet your deadline?" Such an interview which helps assess your behaviour, is called a ________.
A) stress interview
B) closed-ended interview
C) situational interview
D) behavioural interview

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The question is presenting a hypothetical situation to assess the candidate's behaviour and problem-solving ability. This is a characteristic of a situational interview. The question is not designed to intentionally stress the candidate (stress interview) or limit their response options (closed-ended interview). The question is also not explicitly asking about the candidate's past behaviour (behavioural interview).

In the Selection Round of an Interview, You Are Asked