A structured interview is defined as?

• A. An interview in which the manager asks a set of specific questions
• B. An informal chat with no prepared questions
• C. A performance review based on employee self-assessment
• D. A group discussion with multiple candidates

Answer: (A)

A structured interview uses a predetermined set of questions asked in the same order for every candidate, with responses scored against a standardized criteria. This format makes the interview more reliable and fair because it minimizes differences caused by who is interviewing and ensures all applicants are evaluated on the same information and standards. In hospitality hiring, this helps compare candidates on important traits like service mindset, teamwork, and problem-solving across the same framework.

The other options don’t fit because an informal chat lacks prepared questions and standardization, a performance review focuses on past work rather than the hiring process, and a group discussion involves several candidates rather than a standardized, one-on-one assessment.