Interview

1. An interview is a meeting between an applicant for employment and a company representative to determine if the candidate is qualified for a job, an internship or a volunteer opportunity.

a. What are different types of interview?

b. What are the skills and techniques required to have a successful job interview?

There are several different kinds of interviews such as :

Traditional Face-to-Face Interview

* Most interviews are face-to-face.

* The most traditional is a one-on-one conversation.

* Your focus should be on the person asking questions.

* Maintain eye contact, listen and respond once a question has been asked.

* Don't interrupt the interviewer.

Panel/Committee Interview

* In this situation, there is more than one interviewer.

* Typically, three to ten members of a panel may conduct this part of the selection process. T

* his is your chance to put your group management and group presentation skills on display.

* As quickly as possible, try to 'read' the various personality types of each interviewer and adjust to them. Find a way to connect with each interviewer.

* Remember to take your time in responding to questions.

* Maintain primary eye contact with the panel member who asked the question, but also seek eye contact with other members of the panel as you give your response.

Behavioral Interview

* The basic premise behind this type of interview is that your past behavior is the best predictor of your future actions

* If the employer asks behavior-oriented questions, they are no longer asking hypothetical questions but are now asking questions that must be answered based on facts.

* This type of question generally starts with the words “Give me an example of ” or “Tell me about a time when"

Telephone Interview

* Many organizations will conduct interviews by telephone to narrow a field of candidates. Telephone interviews may also be used as a...