GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Interview Answer Length Statistics
Interview answer lengths typically range from 30 seconds to 2 minutes with an average response length of around 1 minute.
In this post, we examine various statistics related to interview question and answer lengths, shedding light on the crucial timeframes hiring managers and recruiters consider optimal for successful interviews. From the ideal duration of responses to the impact of preparation, these statistics provide valuable insights for job seekers navigating the interview process.
Statistic 1
"The average interview question lasts between 45 to 60 seconds."
Statistic 2
"The ideal length of an answer to an interview question is about one to two minutes."
Statistic 3
"Over 90% of recruiters think an ideal response should last no longer than two minutes during an interview."
Statistic 4
"A survey found that 33% of hiring managers know within the first 90 seconds of an interview whether they will hire someone."
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"51% of hiring managers believe brief and concise answers make an interview effective."
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"67% of recruiters suggests that one of the most important things they look for in a phone interview is a concise and targeted answer."
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"The average interview last between 45 minutes to an hour, yet candidates are only speaking for about 20 to 25 minute of that time."
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"82% of interviewers are likely to reject a candidate who talks too much in an interview."
Statistic 9
"Interview answers should be no longer than 60 seconds on average, according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)."
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"97% of recruiters believe preparation is key to delivering good interview answers. Typical preparation includes researching and rehearsing answers."
Statistic 11
"A survey found that applicants who spend 15 minutes reading interview tips are 71% more likely to have a successful interview."
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"On average, job applicants take 5 minutes to answer "Tell me about yourself," the most common interview question."
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"60% of the time in an interview is spent asking and answering questions."
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"Behavioral type questions, which are prevalent in interviews, typically require longer responses and take up on average 3-4 minutes to answer."
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"Surveys show that the average duration of answer for the question “Where do you see yourself in 5-years?” in an interview is about 1.5 minutes."
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""What is your greatest strength?" is another common interview question which typically takes candidates around 1-2 minutes to answer."
Jannik Lindner
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