2.What are the common types of interviews?

Describe the communication skills required

in each type of interview.
1. Traditional one on one job interview
The traditional one on one interview is where you are interviewed by one
representative of the company, most likely the manager of the postion you are applying
for. ecause you will be working with this person directly if you get the !ob, he"she
will want to get a feel for who you are and if your skills match those of the !ob
requirements.
#ou may be asked questions about the e$perience on your resume, what you can offer
to the company or position. %any times the interviewer will ask you questions such as
&Why would you be good for this !ob?' or &Tell me about yourself.' The one on one
interview is by far, one of the most common types of !ob interviews.
2. Panel Interview
(n a panel interview, you will be interviewed by a panel of interviewers. The panel may
consist of different representatives of the company such as human resources,
management, and employees. The reason why some companies conduct panel
interviews is to save time or to get the collective opinion of panel regarding the
candidate. )ach member of the panel may be responsible for asking you questions that
represent relevancy from their position.
3. Behavioral Interview
(n a behavioral interview, the interviewer will ask you questions based on common
situations of the !ob you are applying for. The logic behind the behavioral interview is
that your future performance will be based on a past performance of a similar situation.
#ou should e$pect questions that inquire about what you did when you were in ***
sitation and how did you dealt with it. (n a behavioral interview, the interviewer wants
to see how you deal with certain problems and what you do to solve them.
4. Group Interview
%any times companies will conduct a group interview to quickly prescreen candidates
for the !ob opening as well as give the candidates the chance to quickly learn about the
company to see if they want to work there. %any times, a group interview will begin
with a short presentation about the company. +fter that, they may speak to each
candidate individually and ask them a few questions.
,ne of the most important things the employer is observing during a group interview,
is how you interact with the other candidates. +re you emerging as a leader or are you
more likely to complete tasks that are asked of you? -either is necessarily better than
the other, it !ust depends on what type of personality works best for the position that
needs to be filled.
5. Phone Interview
+ phone interview may be for a position where the candiate is not local or for an initial
prescreening call to see if they want to invite you in for an in.person interview. #ou
may be asked typical questions or behavioral questions.
%ost of the time you will schedule an appointment for a phon
interview. (f the interviewer calls une$pectedly, it/s ok to ask them politely to schedule
an appointment. ,n a phone interview, make sure your call waiting is turned off, you
are in a quiet room, and you are not eating, drinking or chewing gum.
6. Lunch Interview
%any times lunch interviews are conducted as a second interview. The company will
invite you to lunch with additional members of the team to further get to know you and
see how you fit in. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have about the
company or postition as well, so make sure you prepare your questions in advance.
+lthough you are being treated to a meal, the interview is not about the food. Don/t
order anything that is too e$pensive or messy to eat. -ever take your leftovers home in
a doggy bag either. #ou want to have your best table manners and be as neat as
possible. #ou don/t need to offer to pay, it is never e$pected for a candidate to pay at a
lunch interview.
0hew quietly and in small bites so you don/t get caught with a mouthful of food when
the recruiter asks you a question.
1o, now you have an idea of these si$ common types of !ob interviews. 2owever, no
matter what type of !ob interview you go on, always do your best to prepare for it the
best you can ahead of time so you can do your best and show them the best of who you
are.
)ven the smartest and most qualified !ob seekers need to prepare for !ob interviews. Why,
you ask? (nterviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great
first impression. 1o study these 34 strategies to enhance your interview skills.
Practice Good onverbal !o""unication
(t5s about demonstrating confidence6 standing straight, making eye contact and
connecting with a good, firm handshake. That first nonverbal impression can be a great
beginning .. or quick ending .. to your interview.
#re$$ %or the &ob or !o"pan'
Today5s casual dress codes do not give you permission to dress as 7they7 do when you
interview. (t is important to look professional and well.groomed. Whether you wear a suit
or something less formal depends on the company culture and the position you are
seeking. (f possible, call to find out about the company dress code before the interview.
Li$ten
8rom the very beginning of the interview, your interviewer is giving you information,
either directly or indirectly. (f you are not hearing it, you are missing a ma!or opportunity.
9ood communication skills include listening and letting the person know you heard what
was said. ,bserve your interviewer, and match that style and pace.
#on(t Tal) Too *uch
Telling the interviewer more than he needs to know could be a fatal mistake. When you
have not prepared ahead of time, you may ramble when answering interview questions,
sometimes talking yourself right out of the !ob. :repare for the interview by reading
through the !ob posting, matching your skills with the position5s requirements and relating
only that information.
#on(t Be Too +a"iliar
The interview is a professional meeting to talk business. This is not about making a new
friend. #our level of familiarity should mimic the interviewer5s demeanor. (t is important
to bring energy and enthusiasm to the interview and to ask questions, but do not overstep
your place as a candidate looking for a !ob.
,$e -ppropriate Lan.ua.e
(t5s a given that you should use professional language during the interview. e aware of
any inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics or se$ual
orientation .. these topics could send you out the door very quickly.
#on(t Be !oc)'
+ttitude plays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance between
confidence, professionalism and modesty. )ven if you5re putting on a performance to
demonstrate your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.
Ta)e !are to -n$wer the /ue$tion$
When an interviewer asks for an e$ample of a time when you did something, he is
seeking a sample of your past behavior. (f you fail to relate a specific e$ample, you not
only don5t answer the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and
talk about your skills.
-$) /ue$tion$
When asked if they have any questions, most candidates answer, 7-o.7 Wrong answer.
:art of knowing how to interview is being ready to ask questions to demonstrate an
interest in what goes on in the company. +sking questions also gives you the opportunity
to find out if this is the right place for you. The best questions come from listening to
what you5re asked during the interview and asking for additional information.
#on(t -ppear #e$perate
When you interview with the 7please, please hire me7 approach, you appear desperate
and less confident. %aintain the three 05s during the interview6 cool, calm and confident.
#ou know you can do the !ob; make sure the interviewer believes you can, too.
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