Which interview format includes prepared questions and a standardized process for evaluating candidates?

• A. Candidate Assessment
• B. Structured Interview
• C. Behavioral Interview
• D. Informational Interview

Answer: (B)

Interview formats that use prepared questions and a standardized evaluation process ensure fairness and allow direct comparisons between candidates. The structured interview is defined by exactly that approach: questions are prepared in advance, asked in the same way to every candidate, and scored with a uniform rubric. This minimizes bias and makes results more reliable for hiring decisions. By contrast, a behavioral interview focuses on how you handled situations in the past and, while it can be structured, isn’t inherently defined by fixed questions and a universal scoring scheme. An informational interview is about learning about a role or organization, not evaluating someone for a position. A candidate assessment refers to a broader evaluation, not a specific interview format.