Question: If you had to choose one, do you think you are more of a big-picture type of person or a detail-oriented type of person?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?

Follow-up questions:

How so?
Why do you think that?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility)

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Openness to Experience (Open Mindedness),Personality-Job Fit,Rapport Building Question

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Evaluating Compliance with Standards,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Processing Information,Mental Processes – Scheduling Work and Activities (Rostering)

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Adaptability/Flexibility,Attention to Detail

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

N/A

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the type of person they are does not match the personality type suited for the job.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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