HireVue Mock Interview

Master 30 HireVue interview questions covering on-demand video, AI assessment, and live interview formats.

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Tell us about yourself.

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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.

This question serves as an icebreaker to get you out of interview mode. The company hopes that asking a more informal question will result in a sincere answer, which the assessment model can use to establish a baseline they can use later to determine whether you are answering honestly. It will then contrast this to your more reserved and performative answers. You'll want to maintain a sincere and consistently professional tone throughout your interview.

When looking at the defining structure of HireVue's interview builder, they break a candidate's experience level into five categories: novice, developing, intermediate, advanced, and expert. For example, when they assess dependability, they define a novice as unlikely to be successful in situations requiring this competency. They describe a developing candidate as having a limited capacity but likely to be dependable in simple situations. A candidate with an intermediate skill level is likely to be dependable but needs assistance in more difficult situations. An advanced candidate would very likely be dependable in moderate to complex situations. And lastly, a candidate who is extremely dependable in moderate to complex situations is considered an expert.

Here are some of HireVue's other behavioral definitions for a novice, intermediate, and expert: A novice they define as "Disorganized and unable to pay the attention required to deliver accurate and high-quality work. Willing to 'bend the rules to deliver in their job role. Dismisses the importance of their responsibilities and fails to take ownership of their performance. Tends to be lazy and careless when delivering in their job role. An intermediate they define as "Attentive, meticulous, and careful in how they operate, delivering a thorough and high-quality job. Consistently holds themselves accountable for making principled decisions when working to meet the demand. Takes pride and accountability in delivering a high-quality output of work. Identifies and admits limitations, needed adjustments, and mistakes." an expert they defined as someone who is "aware of other's needs and feelings, is attentive, meticulous, and careful in how they operate, delivering a thorough and high-quality job, and evaluates the impact of their work to improve future delivery. Holds self and others accountable for making principled decisions and addresses unethical behaviors when working to meet the demand. Take pride in delivering a high-quality output of work.

Kevin Downey

The goal of your response is to discuss how you got to where you are today while painting a picture of what you want for your future. Connect how a career with this company aligns with your goals, and spotlight the factors that make you the best candidate. This will give the decision-makers a glimpse into who you are as it relates to the job opportunity.

Showing your personality can go a long way, just like when you do live interviews or phone calls. Even when talking to an algorithm, you want to imagine you are speaking to a real person. So try to come across as relaxed as possible and speak in a level yet enthusiastic tone. Maintain eye contact with the camera, and smile softly.

Kevin Downey

To answer this introductory question, prepare a 200-word brief professional biography. Think of it as a cohesive elevator pitch that will capture your personality and ambition. Start with who you are as a person and a professional and the humble beginnings of your professional journey. Move into how far you've come and why you are ready for this next stage in your career, and where you hope this career move will take you next.

Kevin Downey

"(Past) I am thrilled to have had the privilege to raise my children for the past ten years. Although being a stay-at-home parent took me out of the traditional workforce, I kept myself busy and relevant in many ways. (Present) Currently, I volunteer for the Parent-Teacher Association, where I facilitate the building of healthy relationships between parents, teachers, and schools. However, as my kids get older and more independent, I find myself seeking more. (Future) I have developed exceptional skills in recruiting volunteers, giving presentations, managing documentation, problem-solving on the fly, and persuading others to collaborate. These skills align with the qualities Company ABC seeks for this Executive Assistant opportunity. I am ready to step into the next phase of my career and would be happy to apply these skills with this incredible company."

Kevin Downey

One of HireVue's advertised benefits is that candidates can take their interview at any time and anywhere. This is more convenient for the recruiter, allowing them the freedom to divert payroll hours to other priorities. However, you should take full advantage of this and allow yourself all the time needed to prepare. You'll want to present yourself on camera as a professional in every way, as you would in an in-person interview. So wear professional clothing appropriate for the role. The algorithm will evaluate how well-groomed you are and how tidy and professional your attire is.

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I was laid off during COVID, and the prospect of staying in sales was nill. I had to pivot and change my career trajectory to one working within the healthcare system. I applied for multiple jobs, but nobody was hiring. I maintained a positive attitude and took classes that enabled me to pivot into a career within healthcare at a hospital and then a large clinic. This experience taught me that it is important to be change agile and that with a positive attitude and persistence, you can accomplish a goal.

Jaymie's Feedback

Great example! Your response shows your ability to stay motivated, positive and to do what is necessary (in your case, additional education) to ensure you succeed. These are all qualities the interviewer will find valuable in a candidate and helps them better understand your career change and progression. Excellent job!

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30HireVue Interview Questions & Answers

Accomplishment

1.Tell us about yourself.

Stress

2.Talk about a time you succeeded despite being under intense pressure. Describe the situation, the actions you took, and the result.

Teamwork

3.Talk about a time you successfully contributed to a team goal. Describe the situation, the steps you took, and the outcome.

Communication

4.Tell us about a time you disagreed with a coworker. Describe the situation, your approach, and the outcome.

5.Tell us about a time you failed. Describe what happened, your approach, and the outcome.

Behavioral

6.How would you react if you knew a team member was being dishonest? What actions would you take?

Career Goals

7.Why are you looking for a new position?

Career Goals

8.Talk to us about your short-term career goals.

Career Goals

9.Tell us about your long-term career plans.

Accomplishment

10.Talk to us about your proudest achievement. Why was this achievement important?

Competency

11.What are your greatest strengths, and how will they be a fit for our company?

Competency

12.What is your greatest weakness?

Compatibility

13.Why should we hire you?

Diligence

14.Describe your work ethic.

Education

15.Walk us through your education.

Salary

16.What are your salary expectations?

Conflict

17.Describe a time you faced a conflict at work. Describe how you addressed it and the outcome of your actions.

Diversity

18.Please provide a brief overview of your understanding of diversity and inclusion, and explain why you believe they are important in the workplace.

Discovery

19.Are you applying to work for any of our competitors?

Problem Solving

20.Describe a time you had to make a time-sensitive decision without all the information you required. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?

Stress

21.When facing a difficult situation, how do you react? Describe your approach and the course of action you would take.

Compatibility

22.What makes our company different from others in this industry?

23.Talk about a time you received critical feedback from a leader or peer. Describe the situation, how you felt about it, and your response.

Career Goals

24.Why did you apply to work for our company?

Behavioral

25.How would your most recent leader describe you?

Leadership

26.Describe your leadership style.

Problem Solving

27.Talk about a time you used logic and common sense to solve a problem at work. Describe the situation, the steps you took, and the outcome.

Leadership

28.Talk about a time you showed initiative at work. Describe the situation, your actions, and the outcome.

Behavioral

29.Talk about the most difficult decision you have had to make recently. Describe the situation, your logic, and the outcome.

Adaptability

30.Please describe a time you had to change your course of action while working on an assignment. Describe the situation, your actions, and the result.