Question: Did you use [blank] software for past jobs, and if so, how familiar are you with it?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Explain how you use/used X software in your current/last job.

Follow-up questions:

Please rate yourself based on your skill in the said software. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest.

Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Knowledge:

Computer (Software)

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Technical (General)

Other Factors:

Direct Job Experience

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Work Output – Interacting With Computers

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s technical skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

Candidate skill mismatch.

Sample Answer:

N/A

Question Source: https://resources.workable.com/interview-questions/