To worry if my interview was cut short??

[Heron26]

I went to an interview on Wednesday and was told I'd hear back next week the outcome. I am starting to think that my interview was actually cut short though. I was there for the amount of time they said the interview would take (1 hour 30 mins) but part of it was a practical part of it, actually carrying out a task to be observed. The question part seemed as though it was cut short though.. For example, it was only 10 questions and only one was about finding out about me. No questions about the past roles ive done or my qualifications. It was just a very brief one. The rest were 'what would you do' scenerio type questions and a few to see what knowledge I have about certain things relating to the role. Aibu to think they must not have liked me due to not really asking any questions about me and what I can bring to the company? They didn't even ask me why I applied for the role?

Honestly it might be they didn’t ask many questions because they were happy with your presentation and what you answered for the other questions. I have had a couple of interviews which have been shorter than was booked. One they even wrote n/a to a question ( still no idea what it was) I got offered the job from one and really positive feedback from the other so it isn’t necessarily a bad thing

This is one of those 'you won't know until you know' situations.

There is no point overthinking

Sounds like competency based questioning. I had one of those and it completely threw me! I can see it working for an entry level role where candidates don't have lots of experience but for more senior roles I think they are inappropriate and don't get much out of people. I was in shock when the interview came to an end and couldn't work out what happened. Looking back I think it was crap questions without much thought being put into the process!

Employer: Interview will take1.5 hours
You: Interview was 90 minutes
And you think they cut it short.
Dear god

@Heron26 For example, it was only 10 questions and only one was about finding out about me. No questions about the past roles ive done or my qualifications. It was just a very brief one. The rest were 'what would you do' scenerio type questions and a few to see what knowledge I have about certain things relating to the role.

Experienced interviewer here. This is all normal, and good practice.

You don't want to waste the candidate's time or your own, so you don't ask about something which is on the CV or application form (e.g. qualifications).

The 'what would you do' questions test you on more realistic situations not necessarily shown by your qualifications or certficates alone.

And, you certainly don't spend time 'finding out about me', because sharing superfluous information (e.g about family, kids, hobbies) could be used to claim discriminatory treatment later on. They're also irrelevant to a job.

It sounds fine, to be honest, and 90 minutes for everything is actually very generous these days. Good luck with your application. Also, if you're not successful, don't forget to ask for some brief feedback.