--- title: "CERN HireVue interview questions: What to expect" description: "How to ace the CERN HireVue interview: Questions and strategy" author: "Patrick Lemouche" date: "2021-09-28" canonical: "https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/cern-hirevue-interview-questions-what-to-expect" --- # CERN HireVue interview questions: What to expect > How to ace the CERN HireVue interview: Questions and strategy Published 2021-09-28 by Patrick Lemouche on [the Voomer® blog](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog). > **HireVue**: HireVue is a leading video interviewing platform used by major companies to screen candidates through on-demand video interviews. Candidates record responses to pre-set questions within time limits, and responses may be analyzed using AI for hiring decisions. Some time ago, [CERN](https://home.cern/) changed its hiring procedures to include something called a "[HireVue](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/hirevue) interview". The purpose of these [video](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/video-interview) or [one-way interviews](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/one-way-interview) is to save everyone time. You don't have to travel to an office for an in-person interview if the CERN hiring manager has already made up their mind on another applicant. And the hiring manager doesn't have to sit through an interview with someone that clearly isn't interested in the job. So it's a win-win right? _Sort of._ [HireVue](https://www.tryvoomer.com/blog/define/hirevue) interviews can be very **stressful** for applicants since there is no live interviewer asking questions. Many applicants have told us this gives them anxiety since there is no way to know if your answers were solid or could be improved. You can gain some **confidence** before your interview by practicing for CERN's HireVue interview on a platform like **[Voomer®](https://app.tryvoomer.com)**, where you can practice on CERN sample questions and get instant, AI-powered feedback on your answers. Let's walk you through the CERN HireVue interview and at the end of this article you can take a look at a few sample CERN HireVue interview questions. Get ahead of the competition at CERN with Voomer® ### What happens in a CERN HireVue interview? In a HireVue interview, you'll record yourself answering questions. Those questions might be shown to you as a couple of lines of text or they might be displayed as a pre-recorded video by someone at CERN asking you that question. Then, you'll get around 30 seconds to prepare your answer and around two minutes to answer. The number of questions varies, so be ready to answer anything from 2 to 5 questions. You can answer on your cell phone, laptop, or desktop computer - as long as it has a camera. ### CERN's HireVue interview specifics The questions asked will be mostly behavioral ones, so make sure you are brushed up on how to answer those. The best way to answer them is via the STAR method - if you aren't familiar with how to ace every question using that method, check out the video below. [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwN2uu9DmSE) You also want to be aware of CERN's core values. You want to answer the behavioral questions on HireVue through the lens of those values. This will make the hiring manager's life very easy as they are looking for those values in every person they evaluate. You can find CERN's core values on its [HR site](https://hr.web.cern.ch/cerns-values-and-code-conduct), with the full per-value behaviors set out in the [CERN Code of Conduct booklet](https://cds.cern.ch/record/2240689/files/BrochureCodeofConductEN.pdf). Also take a look at the [About CERN](https://home.cern/about) page to familiarize yourself with CERN's mission and history, because knowledge of those can be extremely helpful in an interview. As of 2026, CERN publishes five core values that underpin the CERN Code of Conduct. You can use these to frame your behavioral answers through the value that is most relevant to the story you're telling. | Value | CERN's stated description | |---|---| | **Integrity** | "Behaving ethically, with intellectual honesty and being accountable for one's own actions. A high standard of integrity in the performance of our work and in our relationships with others promotes a culture of trust and responsibility."[^cern-coc] | | **Commitment** | "Demonstrating a high level of motivation and dedication to the Organization. Our collective commitment to CERN is essential both to the achievement of its mission and the protection of its reputation."[^cern-coc] | | **Professionalism** | "Producing a high level of results within resource and time constraints and fostering mutual understanding. Our ability to deliver and to create a positive work environment permits us to achieve high professional standards, individually and collectively."[^cern-coc] | | **Creativity** | "Being at the forefront of one's professional field, furthering innovation and organizational development. CERN encourages continuous learning and development and values innovation as well as a proactive approach to acquiring and sharing information."[^cern-coc] | | **Diversity** | "Appreciating differences, fostering equality, and promoting collaboration. CERN's excellence derives from an environment in which the knowledge and perspectives of a diverse workforce are valued and dialogue is encouraged at all levels."[^cern-coc] | CERN frames the five values as the basis for "respect: respect for others, respect for the Organization and respect for its mission."[^cern-coc] If you can naturally reference how your decisions and actions have aligned with one of these values during an answer, it will help to set you apart. [^cern-coc]: CERN, "Code of Conduct" booklet (CERN-Brochure-2016-006-Eng, December 2016), https://cds.cern.ch/record/2240689/files/BrochureCodeofConductEN.pdf (accessed May 2026). See also https://hr.web.cern.ch/cerns-values-and-code-conduct. ### How to prepare for CERN's HireVue interview Start with what you can control. Start your interview in a place that is **quiet** - away from kids, pets, lawnmowers, etc. Not only will the person viewing your video have a hard time understanding you, loud noises right when you are about to answer a question might sap your confidence. Even though you might be at home, **dress** as if you were at an in-person interview. People viewing your answers appreciate the professionalism of someone that took the time to think about this issue and record using appropriate clothing. **Lighting** is absolutely key. If you record in an environment with low light, you'll come across as a blurry, barely recognizable mess on video - which does not help your chances of getting hired. Open your curtains to let in lots of natural light or turn on lights to brighten up the environment. When it comes to lighting, more is always better - as long as the lights aren't pointed at your camera! ### CERN HireVue interview questions Below are some CERN sample questions. * Tell me about yourself (a classic Hirevue question) * What was the toughest challenge you've faced * Tell me about a time you faced a problem with a team member * Tell me something that is not on your resume * Access more of these questions at **[Voomer®](https://app.tryvoomer.com)**! ### Train it before it counts Practice makes perfect - boost your confidence before the interview by **practicing** for your CERN HireVue interview on a tool like **[Voomer®](https://app.tryvoomer.com)**. You can browse our question database with company-specific questions and practice for them in an environment that is extremely similar to Hirevue's. You can also get **AI-powered feedback on your answers** to help you land that dream job! 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