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Types of Interview

The document discusses different types of job interviews, including behavioral interviews, case interviews, competency-based interviews, exit interviews, final interviews, group interviews, informal interviews, informational interviews, lunch/dinner interviews, mock interviews, off-site interviews, on the spot interviews, panel interviews, phone interviews, second interviews, structured interviews, unstructured interviews, and video interviews. Each type has a distinct purpose and format for evaluating job candidates.

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Types of Interview

The document discusses different types of job interviews, including behavioral interviews, case interviews, competency-based interviews, exit interviews, final interviews, group interviews, informal interviews, informational interviews, lunch/dinner interviews, mock interviews, off-site interviews, on the spot interviews, panel interviews, phone interviews, second interviews, structured interviews, unstructured interviews, and video interviews. Each type has a distinct purpose and format for evaluating job candidates.

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Objective

1. To understand the job interview process and types of interview.


Flow:

a. What is recruitment
b. Hiring
c. Steps in the job interview
 Screening interview
 First interview- in-person interview
 Second interview – in-depth interview
 Third interview

Types of Job Interviews


Behavioral Interviews
Interviewers use behavioral based interviews to determine
how you’ve handled various job situations in the past. The
idea is that your past behavior predicts how you’ll act in
the new job. You won’t get many easy “yes” or “no”
questions and in most cases, you’ll need to answer with
an anecdote about a previous experience.

Case Interviews
Interviews that include the interviewer giving you a
business scenario and asking you to manage the situation
are called case interviews. They’re most often used in
management consulting and investment banking
interviews and require you to show off your analytical
ability and problem-solving skills.
Competency Based Interviews
Interviews that require you to give examples of specific
skills are called competency-based interviews, or job
specific interviews. The interviewer will ask questions that
will help them determine if you have the knowledge and
skills required for the specific job.

Exit Interviews
An exit interview is a meeting between an employee who
has resigned or been terminated and the company's
Human Resources department. Companies conduct these
types of interviews, so they can learn more about the work
environment and get job feedback. You may be asked why
you left your job, why are you taking a new job, and what
would you change about your job. These tips will help
you handle an exit interview so you can move on
gracefully.

Final Interview
The final interview is the last step in the interview process
and the last interview you find out whether or not you’ll get
a job offer. This type of interview is usually conducted by
the CEO or other members of upper management. The
key to a final interview is to take it as seriously as all the
preliminary interviews — just because you were asked in
for a final interview doesn’t mean you got the job yet.

Group Interviews
Employers may hold group interviews because they’re
often more efficient than one-on-one interviews. There are
two types of group interviews: one involves an applicant
being interviewed by a group (or panel) of interviewers;
the other involves one interviewer and a group of
applicants.

Informal Interviews
Hiring managers may begin the screening process with a
relaxed, informal conversation instead of a formal
interview. This is more of a casual discussion than a
typical job interview. On a similar note, a chat over a cup
of coffee is another less formal type of job interview.

Informational Interview
An informational interview is used to collect information
about a job, career field, industry or company. In this
case, you’re the interviewer and you find people to speak
with so you can learn more about a specific field.

Lunch and Dinner Interviews


One of the reasons employers take job candidates out to
lunch or dinner is to evaluate their social skills and to see
if they can handle themselves gracefully under pressure.
Remember you’re still being observed so use your best
table manners, choose foods that aren’t too messy.

Mock Interviews
A mock interview provides you with an opportunity
to practice for an interview and receive feedback. Although
you can do an informal mock interview with a friend of
family member, a mock interview with a career coach,
counselor or university career office will give the best
feedback.

Off-Site Interviews
Employers sometimes schedule job interviews in a public
place, like a coffee shop or restaurant. Perhaps there is no
local office or maybe they don’t want current employees to
know about the possibility of a new hire. In any case, it’s
good to be prepared for off-site interviews.

On the Spot Interview


Sometimes you’ll be expected to do an on the spot
interview. For example, you may turn in your application
and be asked to do an interview right away. Or when an
organization (typically retail or hospitality) announces they
will be holding open interviews on a specific date. In
situations like these, hiring personnel use on-the-spot
interviews to screen applicants and immediately decide
who should and should not be included in the next step of
the recruiting process.

Panel Job Interview


A panel job interview takes place when you’re interviewed
by a panel of interviewers. You may meet with each panel
member separately or all together. And sometimes there
will be a panel of interviewers and a group of candidates
all in one room.

Phone Interviews
While you're actively job searching, you may need to be
prepared for a phone interview on a moment's notice.
Companies often start with an unscheduled phone call, or
maybe you’ll get to schedule your call. In either case, it’s
good to be ready and prepared to ask phone interview
questions to ask the interviewer as well.

Second Interviews
You passed your first interview and you just got an email
or call to schedule a second interview. This interview
will be more detailed and may be several hours long.

Structured Interview
A structured interview is typically used when an employer
wants to assess and compare you with candidates in an
impartial way. Essentially, the interviewer asks all the
candidates the same questions. If the position
requires specific skills and experience, the employer will
draft interview questions focusing exactly on the abilities
the company is seeking.

Unstructured Job Interview


An unstructured interview is a job interview in which
questions may be changed based on the interviewee's
responses. While the interviewer may have a few set
questions prepared in advance, the direction of the
interview is rather casual, and questions flow is based on
the direction of the conversation. Unstructured interviews
are often seen as less intimidating than formal interviews.
However, because each interviewee is asked different
questions, this method is not always reliable.

Video Interviews
Perhaps you’ve applied for a remote job or you’re
interviewing for a position in another state (or country).
Software programs such as Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime
making video calling easy and video interviews are
becoming more common.

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